Andy1966 Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Morning all Does anybody know where i can find the dimensions to manufacture one of these to protect my cars paintwork please ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 You could use silicone brake fluid? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Andy1966 said: Morning all Does anybody know where i can find the dimensions to manufacture one of these to protect my cars paintwork please ? Andy you have a PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 I made a tray for my TR4A myself - because I don’t want any brake fluid on my trousers and carpets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, Z320 said: I made a tray for my TR4A myself - because I don’t want any brake fluid on my trousers and carpets You can't protect the carpets fully. The pedal levers come through from inside and the tray can't protect against fluid draining down the pushrod and dripping into the cockpit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 My tray does Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 +1 for Marco's tray, excellent fit. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 5 hours ago, Andy Moltu said: You could use silicone brake fluid? I have silicone in my brake system as put in by the P/O. Whats the general verdict once it’s in there ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) A proper working tray on a TR6 should be possible but has to be different than on the photo Edited August 25, 2022 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, Z320 said: A proper working tray on a TR6 should be possible but has to be different than on the photo Yes different arrangement on TR2-4A. RHD TR5/6 has the clutch master cylinder mounted on the top of the bulkhead with a bracket as in the photo. LHD TR5/250/6 cars mount the clutch slave on the front of the bulkhead next to the brake master cyl and servo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 I put mine on a rubber mat worked fine up to now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 26, 2022 Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 I put a „leak container“ below the masters, some different this must also be possible on the TR6. Because I don’t own a TR6 - it’s up to a TR6 owner to find out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted August 26, 2022 Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 Go with silicone and no tray. If it gets on your shoes it will polish them as an added bonus ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy1966 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 18 hours ago, Dave I O W said: Andy you have a PM Thank you Dave, that why i love this form for the support it offers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy1966 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 Forum, Spell checker !!!! 3 minutes ago, Andy1966 said: Thank you Dave, that why i love this form for the support it offers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted August 26, 2022 Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 Personally it would drive me nuts having a leak so I have to ask the obvious question but do these clutch master cylinders reconditioned OEM or aftermarket naturally weep/leak from new? Any way of fitting a tighter seal/boot to the end of the cylinder/push rod? Any engineers out there cut an extra groove in the piston to accept another seal? Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 26, 2022 Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 Sorry Andi, Q#1: this is not a static seal, it is used highly dynamic, sooner or later it can / will leak Q#2: the boots have a drain hole, you can see this on the photo above; and if not - what to do when the space between is full? Q#3: see Q#1, and this lip seals are suitable made you the diameter and correct pre-load Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuartG Posted August 26, 2022 Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 How difficult is it to fit silicone fluid ? I.E. can you just flush silicone fluid through once you have drained the nasty stuff out or do you have to replace master and slave cylinders ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 14 hours ago, StuartG said: How difficult is it to fit silicone fluid ? I.E. can you just flush silicone fluid through once you have drained the nasty stuff out or do you have to replace master and slave cylinders ? Not that easy, for safety, new rubbers throughout and flush all lines through thoroughly. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 There was an article in Practical Classic either early this year or late last that explained the process. From memory as Stuart says you have to flush with Silicone fluid, bin the first lot and blow the lines through and then refill can't recall if they recommended new rubbers but it would seem reasonable. Out of interest can you revert back to normal brake fluid or do you have to flush the system etc. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 DOT5 has a lower density than all others. If you simply fill DOT5 it „swims“ on top and the others remain below the bleeding nipple in the front calipers and rear brake cylinders. I recommend not to use DOT5 by serious reasons. Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 17 hours ago, PodOne said: There was an article in Practical Classic either early this year or late last that explained the process. From memory as Stuart says you have to flush with Silicone fluid, bin the first lot and blow the lines through and then refill can't recall if they recommended new rubbers but it would seem reasonable. Out of interest can you revert back to normal brake fluid or do you have to flush the system etc. Andy You would need to do the same as I recommended for conversion the other way. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 3:13 PM, Andy Moltu said: You could use silicone brake fluid? +1 Have done for over20 years. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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