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Re: Brake Light Switch

To: "Arakelian, Peter" <arakelianp@mossmotors.com>
Subject: Re: Brake Light Switch
From: Robert J Carley <rcarley@uoguelph.ca>
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:08:36 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>

I sometimes worry about people who work for a supplier being on this list.
However, in this instance perhaps Peter (from Moss) has some good advice
on this question of brake light switches not working properly.

Robert Carley
73 TR6

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On Wed, 25 Aug 1999, Arakelian, Peter wrote:

> 
> OK folks, about this problem with TR4 brake light switches from Moss. 
> First of all, vendors need to be notified of these problems.  We have no
> record of complaints.
> Second, if we are talking about the hydraulic  switch, it may have a trapped
> bubble of air.  Can be bled by unscrewing switch while an assistant
> slowly/lightly presses on pedal to cause slow flow of fluid.  Can/Should be
> done on installation as well.
> Third, if you have tried this and switch still won't work, send it to me
> with information and I will have switch examined by manufacturer.
> If it is the mechanical switch, your adjustment washer may be compressing,
> if not this I would like to get one of these bad ones, too.
> Thanks to all who have posted to list with this.  I don't know how many have
> responded off list, but posting to list keeps all informed.
> 
> 
> Peter Arakelian - 1971 TR6
> Domestic Buyer
> Moss Motors, Ltd.
> (805) 681-3400 x3214
> (805) 692-2510 - Fax
> 


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