Where can I get Dot5 from in the UK?
Steve Pitt #403
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Holder" <rholder@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Finger brakes
>
>
<peter.field@hgfield.co.uk>
> >
> > Has anybody experienced the springs in the cylinder of the finger brakes
not
> > being powerful enough to return the plunger assembly to its usual
resting
> > position after operation?
> >
> > If so, what is the cure?
> >
> > Peter Field
> > Kit 566
>
> I bought one from Europa Florida. I took it apart - there was lots of
swarf
> inside. It had also been mismachined, the end inch of the bores where the
> seals normally go when at "rest" were badly machined with the smooth part
of
> the bore not reaching the open end.
>
> After some discussion (somewhat one way) with Jamar in the US, I got John
> Hurst to admit that there had been a faulty batch from Jamar and he sent
me
> a replacement, which does not have the faulty machining.
>
> So undo the end plates (mind the piston and seals as they should come out)
> and look at the quality of the machining.
>
> When trying it, be sure that there is plenty of lubrication of the fluid
> that you are using (I have a litre of DOT 5 for sale !).
>
> Also remember that in use there will be considerable back-pressure from
the
> callipers which will also help to push the master cylinder pistons back.
>
> Jamar have assured me that the seals in the twin master cylinder are
> suitable for use with ATF/Aviation Brake Fluid and as this is also the
> correct type for the callipers on the tri-gear it should be possible to
use
> ATF/Av Brake Fluid rather than DOT 5 (which is why mine is for sale !)
>
> Having said all that I haven't yet installed mine - waiting for down time
> during the winter. Too nice to take it off-line at the moment ! I am
getting
> used to my twin finger brakes built from the standard (originally floor
> mounted) master cylinders, with long extension levers.
>
> Richard
> Richard F.W. Holder 01279 842804 (POTS)
> Bell House, Bell Lane, 01279 842942 (fax)
> Widford, Ware, Herts, 07860 367423 (mobile)
> SG12 8SH email : rholder@avnet.co.uk
> Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, High Cross
> PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford)
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