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Re: [TR] TR3A Brakes Locking Up

To: Joe and Karen DeMuth <jdemuth@mac.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Brakes Locking Up
From: Stan Foster <stan@redtr6.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2015 14:57:52 +0000
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In the brass multi-way junction on the RHS of the frame at the front (the thing 
that the brake light switch is screwed into along with the hydraulic lines) 
there is a non-return valve. Many people remove this because it causes more 
problems than it solves.

See the spring and plunger in this picture. 

http://s38.photobucket.com/user/foster461/media/IMG_1786_zps90ec0fcb.jpg.html?sort=3&o=90

Stan 

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From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe DeMuth
Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2015 9:18 AM
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Subject: [TR] TR3A Brakes Locking Up

Can anyone think of a reason that the front calibers would lock up by 
themselves without the brake pedal being depressed. This just happened 
yesterday to one of out local club members who is currently with a group of 
other British cars circumnavigating Lake Superior. The brakes have been working 
flawlessly for a couple of years. He is back on the road now, and hoping the 
problem does not re-occur. In the meantime, I told him those of us at home 
would try come up with reasons/solutions for him. Any ideas?

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