Steve
Suggest you either buy a litre of DOT 5 from Richard Holder (see below), or
go to Demon Tweeks http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/ for mail order.
Richard will probably be cheaper!
Ian Swankie
Kit 566
www.gchox.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Pitt" <steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Finger brakes
<steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
>
> Where can I get Dot5 from in the UK?
> Steve Pitt #403
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Holder" <rholder@avnet.co.uk>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> 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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