Hi, Kenny -
Silicone has two main attractions for a restored car that is not driven
frequently: it doesn't absorb water and promote corrosion of brake parts
during long periods of inactivity, and it doesn't strip paint if you spill
it.
The disadvantages: it's more expensive and if you get it on surfaces that
will eventually have to be repainted, it can be a devil to remove
completely.
Some have said they experienced leaks after installing silicone. I did not,
although I merely flushed the system with isopropyl alcohol before putting
in the silicone. My car is driven 5K - 6K miles per year, and I have had no
problems with silicone fluid in the 17 years I have used it.
Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net
[mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of geatros
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 2:34 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: silicone brake fluid
Hey everyone,
Sorry to bring up this debate ....... I've just rebuilt the brake and clutch
hydraulics on my 66 BJ8 . New servo, masters, hoses, wheel cylinders
rebuilt
the calipers ,rebuilt the clutch slave , turned the rotors ect........so the
system is clean and new. I've heard there is no rubber swelling adgent in
silicone brake fluid so things are prone to leaking. I was told you can soak
the rubber seals in regular brake fluid overnight wipe the parts clean then
assemble and this will promot swelling of the rubber seals. I'll be driving
the Healey only on nice days and not a daily driver.........
So what should I use in my Healey , what are your thoughts? Pros and Cons ?
Cheers Kenny
Vancouver BC
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