Say what??? Is there something unique to the MC's of BN1's and 2's? I
have used silicone in my stock BJ8 Healey and E-type for years and have had
0 problems. How do the MC's (particularily the rubber) in these cars differ?
tom
> [Original Message]
> From: Jim LeBlanc <jleblanc@midsouth.rr.com>
> To: <healeys@Autox.Team.Net>
> Date: 12/20/04 6:59:29 PM
> Subject: RE: brake fluid
>
> Cautionary note to all BN1 and BN2 drivers.
>
> Using silicon brake fluid has been known to slightly swell parts in the
> master cylinder. This causes a failure in the pressure release passages.
> (Not certain I am describing this correctly.) Then end result is that your
> speed is greatly reduced and those brake drums get smoking hot.
>
> This condition is relieved with some additional machine work done to the
> master cylinder. I sent mine to White Post and they knew the subject.
>
> Yes I believe in silicon brake fluid and for all the right reasons, but
look
> into this subject and form an opinion for yourself.
>
> I have never heard of a problem using silicon brake fluid with cars made
> after the BN2's.
>
> Best Regards
>
> Jim LeBlanc
> 1956 100-M
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]
On
> Behalf Of davidwjones
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 2:29 PM
> To: James Shope; healeys@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: brake fluid
>
> Jim,
> I don't know whether current rebuild kits are ok with std brake fluid or
> not.
> In order to avoid the question altogether, I have used silicon brake
fluid,
> which absorbs less moisture than the others, and has the added benefit of
> not
> eating paint if it leaks or spills.
> Some claim that the silicon fluid gives a spongier pedal, but I have not
> found
> this to be so.
>
> David W. Jones
> '62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
> Cumberland, RI USA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Shope
> To: healeys
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 11:18 AM
> Subject: brake fluid
>
>
> after destroying my complete brake and clutch system some 30 years ago
by
> using american brake fluid, i was told that the british used live rubber
> and
> therefore you had to use ester based fluids, i.e., castrol or lockheed,
> etc.
> i
> have been told that the brake and clutch parts are now made of neoprene
or
> some such synthetic and that american(petroleum based) fluids are ok. i
> still
> only use castrol but am i wasting my money or being smart? healeymanjim
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