[Healeys] Brake pedal problem

[JSARCH]

The brakes need to bleed because there is air in the brake lines. First, check the slave and master cylinders to see if you can see any fluid leaks. Bleed each slave cylinder making sure not to introduce any air at the nipple. If the problem persists you will need to rebuild the cylinders. There are kits do that and it is not difficult. The hardest task is to remove and reinstall the master cylinder.

 

John,

’62 BT7

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Richard Antal via Healeys
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:21 PM
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Brake pedal problem

 

Greetings Healeyphiles,

     After a long winter's rest, I drove my BJ8 for the first time this year and noticed immediately that I had to depress the brake pedal far down before braking began, but if I pumped the pedal a few times the brake pedal commenced functioning more promptly. This improvement was fleeting but reproducible. The brake fluid reservoir is topped off. What might be the cause and solution of this problem. Thanks for all help.

rich antal

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