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Re: PDWAs and tandem master cylinders...

To: Bill Georgas <0005419627@mcimail.com>
Subject: Re: PDWAs and tandem master cylinders...
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 17:25:20 +0500 (EST)
Cc: Scions of Stanpart <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
On Thu, 23 Jan 1997, Bill Georgas wrote:

> Andy, et al,
> 
> I know I am joining this discussion late, but since my braking system
> is in pieces, and I am replacing a leaking PDWA , I thought I'd add
> my understanding.
> 
> As one of the circuits (front or back fails), the change in pressure
> to that subsystem does in fact cause the piston to move.  This triggers
> the idiot light.  I also thought the movement of the piston closed
> off the offending subsystem, in effect limiting the loss of brake fluid.

Not according to the workshop manuals. Any closing of the system is done
in the master cylinder.

--Andy

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