malcolm,rodney
unless the m-cly pushrod is misadjusted, the m-cyl will uncover some
bleed/fluid replentishment hole(s) at the end of its stroke. you may fade
your brakes from h2o in the calipers but would only lock them from another
problem. gently lever a caliper piston back to see 1)that each piston is
free 2) that fluid will travel back to the m-cyl. if yes, look at a
defective power booster. diconnect , drive around (on a closed , private
road to aviod lawsuits ;-) ) and see if the same thing happens.
your problem may be related to the dot 5 . if so you should go back through
your deleted file for some recent discourse on the topic.
don boyd
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> From: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
> To: Rodney Orr <rodney@mindoro.com>
> Cc: ewcorco@erenj.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: TR6 Brakes Seizing
> Date: Tuesday, July 21, 1998 9:53 AM
>
>
> On Mon, 20 Jul 1998, Rodney Orr wrote:
>
> > I have no experience myself, but it's been reported here that DOT5 will
> > cause the inner rubber linings of the brake hoses to swell internally
and
> > not allow the fluid to flow back from the brakes. Sounds like your
> > symptoms are similar.
>
> Here's a guess- DOT5 does not absorb water like DOT4 and DOT3-- so if you
> have moisture in the lines, then it all collectes in a big "puddle" at
> one point in the line. If the water boils, the system would be
> pressurized-- and if it can't be releived, then wouldn't the brakes seize
> on?
>
> Before doing anything expensive, bleed the brakes.
>
> -Malcolm
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