Front Brake Leak - Rev 1

[olin.brimberry@talecris.com]

Ok, this car was completely restored so all components SHOULD have been
replaced or rebuilt in the last year or 2.  Also, the wheels are disk
brakes.  Where would one see a leak in the calipers?

Regards,

Olin

                                                                                
                                                        
                      Olin Brimberry                                            
                                                        
                      Sent by: Olin            To:       healeys@autox.team.net 
                                                        
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                                               Subject:  Front Brake Leak       
                                                        
                                                                                
                                                        
                      05/02/2006 11:25                                          
                                                        
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After having avoided a near hit with the Healey this weekend, I discovered
that my brake reservoir was EMPTY!  Thankfully I had the reaction to pull
the emergency brake and stop the car in time.  By the time I got home I was
pumping air - I know, air is very compressible.  When I pulled the car into
the garage, I topped up the reservoir and waited for an inspection.  I then
spotted brake fluid running down the inside of my front left tire after it
sat for overnight.  What do I need to look for as a potential leak source -
and should I inspect this leak while the system is under pressure?  i.e.,
someone pumping the brake pedal while looking for the leak.

Regards,

Olin