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Technical Board => Modification Help => Topic started by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on January 28, 2016, 01:19:41 PM



Title: Torana Brake questions
Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on January 28, 2016, 01:19:41 PM
When I first built my FE, due to readily available parts (on my shelf) I fitted an LC Booster, Master Cylinder, Distribution block/Warning Light and front discs with HR rear (disc type) drums.
I have since fitted LH front discs and calipers, it was all good up until recently when the brake warning light came on. I checked the wire connected to the Dist block, checked brake fluid levels (no change), there has been no dropped brake fluid or any apparent leaks. Braking has been normal apart from a slight squeal at low speed, I have not tried an emergency stop though.
Any ideas?


Title: Re: Torana Brake questions
Post by: FCRB26 on January 28, 2016, 01:23:38 PM
Sounds like a dodgy switch or earth.


Title: Re: Torana Brake questions
Post by: 87 velo on January 28, 2016, 06:41:25 PM
If you disconnect the wire from the switch does the light go out, if not the wire is shorted to ground some where.  If it does go out, try un screwing the switch and then re install it some types can be reset that way.


Title: Re: Torana Brake questions
Post by: mcl1959 on January 28, 2016, 08:31:53 PM
Often the distribution block needs a rebuild as the internals get stuck

Ken