I seem to recall someone else on the list having this problem or
something like it a year or two ago. But I didn't quite understand his
final solution because it had something to do with not putting it
together correctly and/or using the wrong pipe to port connection (maybe
the center plug??). Maybe someone else will recall.
When I reassembled my brake lines on my newly repainted black tulip 72B,
I was paranoid enough to put plastic under the switch area until I was
sure it would not leak. And it didn't.
But if it was leaking as described here, I would probably put some paper
underneath so the actual leak source could be pinpointed. Maybe one of
the fittings is leaking and not sealing correctly. I'm still using the
original switch from my 71BGT in the 72, and I still have the original
switch from the 72. I didn't use it because it had some paint overspray
(green) from the DPO.
I certainly hope they are not short lived and that my spare is good. A
quick check with Moss shows that part sells for more than $500!!
David Councill
67 BGT
72 B
dcouncill@msubillings.edu
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Max Heim
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:18 AM
To: MG List
Subject: Re: Brake fluid leaking
I suppose there is some chance the paint dissolution is due to residue
of
brake fluid in that location from some previous time (when the pressure
switch was removed/replaced). If you are seeing liquid brake fluid now,
then
it is obviously leaking, and should be replaced before it starts
generating
symptoms. These switches are notoriously short-lived.
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 8/11/05 8:32 AM, Tom Buchanan at toms_MG@tombuchanan.net wrote:
> The pressure switch and/or body assembly (Moss part number 141-710) is
> seeping and disolving the body paint right beneath it. Very upsetting
since
> I have just had the car painted I can see no dripping or spraying of
brake
> fluid. Also the car's brakes seem to work fine. Hard pedal. Has anyone
> experienced this or have a solution?
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