Silicone or regular

[Healey Nut]

Yes and we are talking brake fluid here guys so quit the sniggering .
The 64 is now at the point of filling the hydraulics . Its all new and dry so do I use silicone or dot whatever ??
Thought anyone pros cons ??

 

[TFR1]

It may be expensive, but I have had great success with a company
called Lock-N-Stitch.
It is an old school, tried and true, method that has been around for many years. Not welding, but a series of tapered pins drilled and interlocked to form a perfect seal.

I am sure there are other companies that do this. There are also do it youself kits, but I chose to let the experts do the repair.

TFR1

 

[TFR1]

Moron!!!!

Posted to the wrong thread.

TFR1

 

[HealeyRick]

I've had the same silicone in my bugeye for over 10 yrs and everything works fine. Only drawback is a slightly softer pedal than with standard. The BJ7 has DOT4 and has a nice firm pedal, but it's going to require draining and replacement every couple of years. Add to it the non paint-removing qualities of the silicone, and I'd give it the nod.

 

[John Turney]

Another vote for silicone. I like the non-removal of paint and the non-absorption of water. Since you have an all-new system, some of the reactions with old rubber are not an issue. I've had it in my BN4 for at least a dozen years and no problems. I have a Mity-vac hand-operated vacuum bleeder that I can use to vacuum the air out of the fluid. That helps to firm the pedal.

 

[57_BN4]

Done three cars with Belray silicone this year.

What did you do with the reservoir? The original ones had a silly bit of rubber inside between the clutch section and the main container which leaks constantly. Replace it with a Dowty washer before you refill the system if you still have the original pot.

 

[Healey Nut]

Done three cars with Belray silicone this year.

What did you do with the reservoir? The original ones had a silly bit of rubber inside between the clutch section and the main container which leaks constantly. Replace it with a Dowty washer before you refill the system if you still have the original pot.

No worries about that , its a hand made stainless steel pot made by the former machinist/tool maker owner .

 

[HEALEYJAG]

SIlicone...new system go with the best...did not have any peddle difference in my car

 

[RAC68]

Hi Nut,

I have been using Silicone brake fluid in my Healey for the past 23 years and decided it was time for a flush and rebuild of the components 2 years ago. When tarring down the components, I found all to be in great condition making the rebuild an easy task.

Good luck,
Ray (64BJ8P1)