Moss has the TRW-Lucas (581-040) for less than $110. I was thinking about
getting that one.
Tell me about the Silicone fluid. I've been using the Castrol LMA exclusively.
Is the Silicone OK with all seals? Sounds like it is if you guys are all
using it successfully.
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From: glemon@neb.rr.com <glemon@neb.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2016 7:21 AM
To: Creig Houghtaling; Irv Korey
Cc: Triumph List
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 brake master cylinder
I got the TRW as described below about 6-7 years ago, same story, silicone
fluid, no leaks. I didn't talk to Ted, just dumb luck that I apparently got a
good one.
Greg Lemon
TR250
---- Irv Korey <emanteno@comcast.net> wrote:
> On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 6:36 PM, Creig Houghtaling <creig555@live.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Just got a TR6. The brake MC was leaking. I bought a rebuild kit and
> > rebuilt it today. Put it back in the car and it leaked worse than before.
> > The MC is relatively new, so I have come to the conclusion it is an after
> > market unit and my rebuild kit was for an original MC.
> >
> > So now I am in the market for a new master cylinder. I have a friend with
> > a TR6 after market MC that is about a year old and it is leaking too. I
> > think maybe there are some bad after market master cylinders out there.
> >
> > Does anybody have any advice on how to find a good one?
> >
>
> The last time I was in the market for a MC for the TR6, I called Ted
> Schumacher (NFI). At the time, he told me that there were 3 available:
>
> cheap Asian knockoff - not recommended - cheapest, under $100 at the time
> TRW brand, produced in Asia but "to TRW standards" - mid price, about $150
> or so at the time
> genuine Lucas/Girling NOS - about $300 at the time
>
> On Ted's recommendation, I bought the TRW. It is now 5+ years later, and
> with silicone brake fluid since Day 1, no leaks (knock on wood dash) or any
> other issues.
>
> HTH,
>
> Irv Korey
> 74 TR6 CF22767U
> Highland Park, IL
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