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This could just be my last post on the subject!
I fitted the new Oberon slave last night and bled the system. The lever-pull feels smoother than before and somewhat lighter, being approx 12lbs versus 15lbs by spring-balance measurement. The Quiet Clutch test sequence promises good things too, as the rotary damper function operates in the last few degrees of lever travel. This may alter as the extra friction plate beds down but the audible warning system will alert me! The proof of the pudding will come shortly, but not if the current chilly spell provokes the application of corrosives to the roads again.
Also, a final word from the boss of Oberon that informs about seal material:
"Just a note about the seal materials and our personal findings.
Viton is not as resistant to hydraulic oils, that is why we use EPDM as extensive trials proved to us it did not suffer from swelling or degradation, which we experienced with Nitrile and Viton.
Steve Street
Director
Oberon Performance Ltd"
All good fun!
Nick
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