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Healey Nut

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Yes and we are talking brake fluid here guys so quit the sniggering .:D:D
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 ??
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
57_BN4 said:
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.
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No worries about that , its a hand made stainless steel pot made by the former machinist/tool maker owner .
 
SIlicone...new system go with the best...did not have any peddle difference in my car
 
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)
 
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