Hi there,
My Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II (1962) is going back on the road after a year of non-use (shame on me!) and I've recently had to bleed the clutch with DOT 4 hydraulic fluid.
Last evening I found a little laminated label in the glove box stating "DOT 5 Silicone-Based Brake Fluid Only." I can only assume it applies to this car and may have fallen off the reservoir and was never reattached.
a. Is there an easy way of confirming this is the fluid in my BJ8?
b. Does this mean I need to bleed the whole system of fluid and replace with silicone (clutch and/or brakes - I haven't driven it yet)?
c. Any tips on this process?
Many thanks.
conor
My Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II (1962) is going back on the road after a year of non-use (shame on me!) and I've recently had to bleed the clutch with DOT 4 hydraulic fluid.
Last evening I found a little laminated label in the glove box stating "DOT 5 Silicone-Based Brake Fluid Only." I can only assume it applies to this car and may have fallen off the reservoir and was never reattached.
a. Is there an easy way of confirming this is the fluid in my BJ8?
b. Does this mean I need to bleed the whole system of fluid and replace with silicone (clutch and/or brakes - I haven't driven it yet)?
c. Any tips on this process?
Many thanks.
conor
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