Brake fluid warning - advice please

[flagpole]

I absolutely love my Tam, everytime I get in it I smile especially when it is warm and the exhaust pops and banks. However I have had some small niggles recently which has meant too many trips to London TVR (luckily I think they are excellent). But, recently I have had the brake fluid warning light come on. From speaking to Andy @ London TVR, I understand it could either be the clutch slave cylinder or brake pads. Admittedly the rear brake pads are looking quite worn but he is concerned that it could be the clutch slave cylcinder (6 hour gearbox out job NOT covered under the warranty. Ouch). Has anyone had any problems like this and if so which one is it? There doesn't seem to be any liquid leaking so fingers crossed it is just the brake pads. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Flagpole.

[icraigmy]

Hi Andy,

I had a new AJP clutch and RaceTech slave cylinder fitted last week. Although I did'nt need a new slave cylinder my local TVR dealer suggested fitting the RaceTech Slave Cylinder as it is a better part (£275) than the original part.

The gear change in my Tamora is so smooth and effortless now. Maybe it is worth you getting the RaceTech part fitted.

It took 5hrs to fit clutch and slave cylinder.

Edited by icraigmy on Thursday 14th December 16:37

[andyoleary]

Hi,

Do you know where Racetech get the clutch/slave from? Is it the modified/improved Raceproved version?

Thanks

Andy

[icraigmy]

The only info I have on the RaceTech slave cylinder is:

All new clutch slave cylinder to fit cars with TVR's own engine and all current models, includes special cushioned release bearing for increased clutch life. Made from aircraft grade light alloy, weighing only 550grams it is 1.1KG lighter than the stainless steel original, and incorporates a double seal arrangement to guarantee concentricity. All seal surfaces are micropolished and PTFE coated for
low drag actuation. Comes supplied fully assembled with seals, new stainless steel fitting bolts and instructions.

Hope this helps.

[andyoleary]

Hmmm, sounds like the description Raceproved give their's..

Ta

Andy

[Lensey]

Sure it just doesn't need fluid? Or is that a different light?