locoboy
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 09:44 AM |
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hydraulic brake switch
Hi,
I have just bought a 4 way piece to incorporate the standard T joint in at the rear of my car and the hydraulic brake switch.
The 4 way is standard m10 thread but the switch has a tapered thread and will wind in for the first 2 turns ok but then becomes stiff.
can anyone tell me what switch i need to fit in my non tapered 4 way joint?
Thanks
ATB
Locoboy
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stevec
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 10:30 AM |
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I think you will find what you have is correct.It is supposed to become stiff, Thats what seals the joint.
All the best.
Steve
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locoboy
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 10:32 AM |
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Does it not seal in the conventional manner by pressing against the machined seal seat in the 4 way joint - like the ends of conventional brake pipes
do?
This way its just sealing on the threads only isn't it?
ATB
Locoboy
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stevec
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 10:48 AM |
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Yes Scarey isnt it, It does work though,Just tighten it holding the 4 way fitting firmly and check it for leakage by firm pressure on the brake pedal.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 10:56 AM |
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Sounds more like an oil pressure switch with a 1/8" NPT thread.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 11:00 AM |
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mine's the same, works just fine, don't worry.
A lot of the ally 4 pot brake calipers come with taper thread fittings
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stevec
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 12:18 PM |
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Forgot to say mine is the same and all parts were supplied by MK.
Steve.
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locoboy
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 01:38 PM |
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full steam ahead then!
Thanks lads
ATB
Locoboy
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James
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 02:19 PM |
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Mine's the same.
On the recommendation of others here I wrapped some PTFE tape around the threads just to be sure! 
Cheers,
James
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 18/4/06 at 04:47 PM |
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Just fitted a new switch it did not have a tapered thread , it was 10mm x 1.0 (metric fine) made by Intermotor and came from 'Car Builder
Solutions'
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