From eyera3000 at gmail.com  Mon Oct  5 16:45:54 2026
From: eyera3000 at gmail.com (vfwac@vfw.org)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2026 15:45:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front brake hose
Message-ID: <CABXhz8_V_bDrqOzZW+U5a90WaFezqZ=vBT4rMUxTnmP5oAwVtA@mail.gmail.com>

It's been a while since Ive worked on my brakes.
I have very early disc brake disc wheel setup on my BN4. I most likely need
to replace the hoses. I think they are different from later calipers.
Please advise.

Ira Erbs
Milwaukie, OR
1959 Austin Healey 100-6
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From alfuller194 at gmail.com  Mon Oct  5 23:13:58 2026
From: alfuller194 at gmail.com (Al Fuller)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2026 22:13:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front brake hose
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What do you need advice on, Ira?

________________
Sent from my phone
Best Regards,
Al Fuller

On Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 5:45?PM vfwac at vfw.org <eyera3000 at gmail.com> wrote:

> It's been a while since Ive worked on my brakes.
> I have very early disc brake disc wheel setup on my BN4. I most likely
> need to replace the hoses. I think they are different from later calipers.
> Please advise.
>
> Ira Erbs
> Milwaukie, OR
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
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From josef-eckert at t-online.de  Tue Oct  6 01:17:28 2026
From: josef-eckert at t-online.de (josef-eckert at t-online.de)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:17:28 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [Healeys] WG:  Front brake hose
Message-ID: <1791271048910.249452.da7b69260df75db007a91480689748520e4910a1@spica.telekom.de>

Hoses are available at AH Spares and Ahead4Healeys in good quality. I do 
not see the problem. Ask your prefered supplier what they suggest. 

 

 

 

 

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Betreff: [Healeys] Front brake hose

Datum: 2026-10-06T01:42:57+0200

Von: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com>

An: "Ahealey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>

 

 

 

It's been a while since Ive worked on my brakes. 
I have very early disc brake disc wheel setup on my BN4. I most likely need 
to replace the hoses. I think they are different from later calipers. 
Please advise.
 
Ira Erbs
Milwaukie, OR
1959 Austin Healey 100-6

 

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From manifold at telus.net  Tue Oct  6 09:15:16 2026
From: manifold at telus.net (Harold Manifold)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2026 08:15:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front brake hose
In-Reply-To: <CADkpZwE3XYGB=44GwABY7PqYXk6WT6AT5o7r6t5vtnuuHGzRYg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABXhz8_V_bDrqOzZW+U5a90WaFezqZ=vBT4rMUxTnmP5oAwVtA@mail.gmail.com>
 <CADkpZwE3XYGB=44GwABY7PqYXk6WT6AT5o7r6t5vtnuuHGzRYg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFP1XCBqS5+x+hKvDDP-zV2iubnpezZEKUF__Km9djpXaAts4g@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Ira,

Do you know if the calipers are Girling type 14, type 16, or something else?

Thanks,
Harold


On Mon, Oct 5, 2026 at 10:23?PM Al Fuller <alfuller194 at gmail.com> wrote:

> What do you need advice on, Ira?
>
> ________________
> Sent from my phone
> Best Regards,
> Al Fuller
>
> On Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 5:45?PM vfwac at vfw.org <eyera3000 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> It's been a while since Ive worked on my brakes.
>> I have very early disc brake disc wheel setup on my BN4. I most likely
>> need to replace the hoses. I think they are different from later calipers.
>> Please advise.
>>
>> Ira Erbs
>> Milwaukie, OR
>> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
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From eyera3000 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 15:50:12 2026
From: eyera3000 at gmail.com (vfwac@vfw.org)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:50:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 35 years!
In-Reply-To: <60a807cf-d9f4-465d-bb99-d5962d898007@bradakis.com>
References: <60a807cf-d9f4-465d-bb99-d5962d898007@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <CABXhz88wCR4EzPeEFZyPiVZGGU--KBuWg7RhwtFprsK6bazgkg@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you Mark for your hard work to keep this going. You remind me to send
in a donation.
Cheers

Ira Erbs
Milwaukie, OR
1959 Austin Healey 100-6

On Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:42?AM Mark Bradakis via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Nearly half my life!  Team dot Net went on the air 35 years ago today,
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>
> But it is still here, still on the air, still serving the purpose I have
> always upheld, connecting like minded users to mostly car stuff.  And
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>
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From eyera3000 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  8 12:49:21 2026
From: eyera3000 at gmail.com (vfwac@vfw.org)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2026 11:49:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
Message-ID: <CABXhz887Xxup0weTo9iDRy3JHPoG+BnuaMwYQPerhHv2tMd8xQ@mail.gmail.com>

My leaking fluid has been sourced to the brake reservoir. Does anyone know
how to nutralize the corrosive properties of the fluid?
My paint is lifting in places.

Ira Erbs
Milwaukie, OR
1959 Austin Healey 100-6
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From gradea1 at charter.net  Fri Oct  9 13:44:17 2026
From: gradea1 at charter.net (Hank Leach)
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:44:17 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
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From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Fri Oct  9 15:08:19 2026
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 17:08:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] OD switch wrench
In-Reply-To: <1c802548-b6b3-4ef8-9837-c64509f1b6c0@earthlink.net>
References: <faf23b21-ef48-4ebc-b9a6-6caa3d5760bd@earthlink.net>
 <037d01dd3675$93af84d0$bb0e8e70$@sbcglobal.net>
 <cbb7ef95-a9cb-4489-a766-c1cd09b90859@earthlink.net>
 <CAFBXTk+N6HQF2FFPXSu=4-MiSRK17wU_m-eXav4drEaNb9D+SQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <8d391c05-eb14-4adb-b1a0-143dbb6cfa68@earthlink.net>

 From the Lucas Electrical Equipment Standards book (1965 edition), the 
threads are 16 MM x 2 MM.

It gives the distance across the flats as 1-5/32".

Bob Haskell
Austin-Healey 3000 roadster registrar


On 9/3/26 17:06, Bob Haskell wrote:
> Alan,
>
> It's not listed on many Whitworth charts.? 11/16 W is 1.200" AF.? 
> 1-5/32" is 1.156".? 0.044" difference.? Seems a bit sloppy, but not a 
> lot of torque required.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Cheers,
> Bob Haskell
> Austin-Healey 3000 roadster registrar
>
> On 9/3/26 16:27, Alan Seigrist wrote:
>> That's because lucas never used UNF? - it will be a BA (for small 
>> stuff) or Whitworth spanner size.? This size corresponds?to an 11/16" 
>> Whitworth Spanner.
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 5:28?PM Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>     I bought a thin open ended wrench off of ebay and did some
>>     filing.? Took
>>     the switch off easily.
>>
>>     So the next question - what's the thread size?? Looks to be
>>     5/8"-13 - 55
>>     degrees.? Anyone know for sure?
>>
>>     Cheers,
>>
>>     Bob Haskell
>>     Austin-Healey 3000 roadster registrar
>>
>>
>>     On 8/27/26 18:44, JSARCH wrote:
>>     > I I have uses this 1-3/16 wrench but I can't recall for certain
>>     because it has been many years since I have had to remove the
>>     switch. It is about 1/4" thick.
>>     >
>>     > Cheers,
>>     > John
>>     > '62 BT7
>>     >
>>     > -----Original Message-----
>>     > From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Bob
>>     Haskell
>>     > Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2026 5:26 AM
>>     > To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
>>     > Subject: [Healeys] OD switch wrench
>>     >
>>     > Listers,
>>     >
>>     > Anyone know the wrench used to remove the 3rd/4th gear OD
>>     switch from the center shift gearbox.? Appears to be 1-5/32"
>>     which is not a common size.? Thinking of getting a thin 1-1/8"
>>     open end wrench and opening it up a bit.
>>     >
>>     > Cheers,
>>     >
>>     > Bob Haskell
>>     > Austin-Healey 3000 roadster registrar
>>     >
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Oct  9 20:34:20 2026
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 19:34:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <a8108d73-3ac5-2b54-f78e-0f61988c499b@charter.net>
References: <a8108d73-3ac5-2b54-f78e-0f61988c499b@charter.net>
Message-ID: <6001fdf9-bb1e-4478-844d-17f66b7d9287@comcast.net>

IIRC isopropyl alcohol is a decent solvent for normal glycol-ether brake 
fluids (they're chemically similar). You can find 70% IPA (not the beer) 
at some drug stores.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid


On 10/9/2026 12:44 PM, Hank Leach via Healeys wrote:
> IRA- as you know brake fluid is a bad thing. However, since it is a 
> petroleum product I use kerosene to first clean and dilute it then 
> follow-up with some paint thinner (mineral spirits) to prep the area 
> for primer /paint. Its a mess. The repair for the cannister is 
> developed by Roger Moment and available from Moss. These Viton wrapped 
> washers will not be eaten by the fluid and they tighten well to stop 
> the drip. Hank
> --------------------
>
> From: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> To: "Ahealey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: October 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT
> Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
> My leaking fluid has been sourced to the brake reservoir. Does anyone 
> know how to nutralize the corrosive properties of the fluid?
> My paint is lifting in places.
> Ira Erbs
> Milwaukie, OR
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
>

From britishauto at gmail.com  Sat Oct 10 05:38:48 2026
From: britishauto at gmail.com (Jake V)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:38:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <a8108d73-3ac5-2b54-f78e-0f61988c499b@charter.net>
References: <a8108d73-3ac5-2b54-f78e-0f61988c499b@charter.net>
Message-ID: <CAACo9bCf5xfNUa4LLyOH2xdKEoJJveCUZEJROVLzgCNnAiWDWg@mail.gmail.com>

Viton or fluoroelastomer is not compatible with glycol based brake fluid.
I went thru this with o rings in a hydraulic throw out bearing in my MGB
V8. The Viton ones didn't even last as long as the nitrile ones, and both
materials failed.
It needs to be EPDM.

On Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 4:01 PM Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> IRA- as you know brake fluid is a bad thing. However, since it is a
> petroleum product I use kerosene to first clean and dilute it then
> follow-up with some paint thinner (mineral spirits) to prep the area for
> primer /paint. Its a mess. The repair for the cannister is developed by
> Roger Moment and available from Moss. These Viton wrapped washers will not
> be eaten by the fluid and they tighten well to stop the drip. Hank
> --------------------
>
> From: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> To: "Ahealey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: October 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT
> Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
> My leaking fluid has been sourced to the brake reservoir. Does anyone know
> how to nutralize the corrosive properties of the fluid?
> My paint is lifting in places.
>
> Ira Erbs
> Milwaukie, OR
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
>
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From gradea1 at charter.net  Sat Oct 10 10:11:15 2026
From: gradea1 at charter.net (Hank Leach)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:11:15 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
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From manifold at telus.net  Sat Oct 10 10:35:30 2026
From: manifold at telus.net (Harold Manifold)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:35:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <a4436651-b22d-2c42-f57b-c47177c34470@charter.net>
References: <a4436651-b22d-2c42-f57b-c47177c34470@charter.net>
Message-ID: <CAFP1XCBPiq5MaPmZfPKhYX6Ay1DJtu=uGqUk-7AE_yrpjZSQog@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,

My brake fluid reservoir also had a leak. I took the fittings to a local
hydraulic supply shop and got the right size sealing washers for less than
$2.

Ira's story is a great reason to use DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. It is not
a matter of if our cars will leak, but when. DOT 5 does not harm paint and
is not hygroscopic, which is a major benefit for cars that are not driven
regularly.

Best regards,
Harold


On Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:22?AM Hank Leach via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Well our friends at Moss, and Roger Moment, seem to feel that it is the
> solution to the drip:
> 582-987
> <https://mossmotors.com/582-987-washer-replacement-for-original-washers>
> [image: WASHER, stainless steel with Viton insert, replacement]WASHER,
> stainless steel with Viton insert, replacement
> <https://mossmotors.com/582-987-washer-replacement-for-original-washers>
> BN1-BJ8
>
> --------------------
>
> From: "Jake V" <britishauto at gmail.com>
> To: "Hank Leach" <gradea1 at charter.net>
> Cc: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com>, "Healey team" <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: October 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM PDT
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluid
> Viton or fluoroelastomer is not compatible with glycol based brake fluid.
> I went thru this with o rings in a hydraulic throw out bearing in my MGB
> V8. The Viton ones didn't even last as long as the nitrile ones, and both
> materials failed.
> It needs to be EPDM.
>
> On Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 4:01 PM Hank Leach via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> IRA- as you know brake fluid is a bad thing. However, since it is a
>> petroleum product I use kerosene to first clean and dilute it then
>> follow-up with some paint thinner (mineral spirits) to prep the area for
>> primer /paint. Its a mess. The repair for the cannister is developed by
>> Roger Moment and available from Moss. These Viton wrapped washers will not
>> be eaten by the fluid and they tighten well to stop the drip. Hank
>> --------------------
>>
>> From: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
>> To: "Ahealey help" <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: October 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT
>> Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
>> My leaking fluid has been sourced to the brake reservoir. Does anyone
>> know how to nutralize the corrosive properties of the fluid?
>> My paint is lifting in places.
>>
>> Ira Erbs
>> Milwaukie, OR
>> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From s.hutchings at rogers.com  Sat Oct 10 11:30:44 2026
From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (s.hutchings)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
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I second the motion for Dot5.There are a lot of misconceptions about it, unfortunately.?I've been using it for 30 years at least and have had no problems.?It's nice to know that when you work on the brakes you don't have to worry about removing paint.Stephen,? BJ8Sent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> Date: 2026-10-10  12:48 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: gradea1 at charter.net Cc: Healey team <healeys at autox.team.net>, "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluid Hi,My brake fluid reservoir also had a leak. I took the fittings to a local hydraulic supply shop and got the right size sealing washers for less than $2.Ira's story is a great reason to use DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. It is not a matter of if our cars will leak, but when. DOT 5 does not harm paint and is not hygroscopic, which is a major benefit for cars that are not driven regularly.Best regards,HaroldOn Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:22?AM Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:Well our friends at Moss, and Roger Moment, seem to feel that it is the solution to the drip:

582-987

WASHER, stainless steel with Viton insert, replacement

BN1-BJ8
-------------------- From: "Jake V" <britishauto at gmail.com> To: "Hank Leach" <gradea1 at charter.net> Cc: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com>, "Healey team" <healeys at autox.team.net> Sent: October 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM PDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluid 
Viton or fluoroelastomer is not compatible with glycol based brake fluid.?
I went thru this with o rings in a hydraulic throw out bearing in my MGB V8. The Viton ones didn't even last as long as the nitrile ones, and both materials failed.
It needs to be EPDM.

?

On Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 4:01 PM Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

IRA- as you know brake fluid is a bad thing. However, since it is a petroleum product I use kerosene to first clean and dilute it then follow-up with some paint thinner (mineral spirits) to prep the area for primer /paint. Its a mess. The repair for the cannister is developed by Roger Moment and available from Moss. These Viton wrapped washers will not be eaten by the fluid and they tighten well to stop the drip. Hank-------------------- From: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com> To: "Ahealey help" <healeys at autox.team.net> Sent: October 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid

My leaking fluid has been sourced to the brake reservoir. Does anyone know how to nutralize the corrosive properties of the fluid?
My paint is lifting in places.
?
Ira ErbsMilwaukie, OR1959 Austin Healey 100-6

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From airtightproductions at mac.com  Sat Oct 10 09:12:39 2026
From: airtightproductions at mac.com (Steven Kingsbury)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:12:39 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
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I have a pressure brake bleeding system and to clean it they wrote in their instructions to use de-natured alcohol and to stay away from isopropyl alcohol. De-natured alcohol is no longer available in California, but it is in Oregon, and since Oregon is only 20 miles up the road from me I went and got some. It is highly flammable, in fact it is also used a fuel for some old style camp stoves, so if you use it, be very, VERY careful. But it left no trace of brake fluid in my pressure bleeding system when I cleaned it after use. Use it carefully, wisely and make no sparks and you should be fine in cleaning brake fluid off your painted surfaces. Just don't leave the rags you use folded up on a work bench. Hang them outside on a clothes line, if you still have such a thing. The de-natured alcohol will evaporate away. Steven Kingsbury BN1 On Oct 9, 2026, at 8:34 PM, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote: IIRC isopropyl alcohol is a decent solvent for normal glycol-ether brake fluids (they're chemically similar). You can find 70% IPA (not the beer) at some drug stores. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid On 10/9/2026 12:44 PM, Hank Leach via Healeys wrote: IRA- as you know brake fluid is a bad thing. However, since it is a petroleum product I use kerosene to first clean and dilute it then follow-up with some paint thinner (mineral spirits) to prep the area for primer /paint. Its a mess. The repair for the cannister is developed by Roger Moment and available from Moss. These Viton wrapped washers will not be eaten by the fluid and they tighten well to stop the drip. Hank -------------------- From: "vfwac at vfw.org" <eyera3000 at gmail.com> To: "Ahealey help" <healeys at autox.team.net> Sent: October 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid My leaking fluid has been sourced to the brake reservoir. Does anyone know how to nutralize the corrosive properties of the fluid? My paint is lifting in places. Ira Erbs Milwaukie, OR 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/airtightproductions at icloud.com
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From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Sun Oct 11 21:20:29 2026
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (healeybruce at roadrunner.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:20:29 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid
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Ditto.  Eric Grunden put it in my BN7 in 2000 and I?ve used it ever since with no issues.

 

Bruce Steele

1960 BN7

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of s.hutchings
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:31 AM
To: Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net>; gradea1 at charter.net
Cc: Healey team <healeys at autox.team.net>; vfwac at vfw.org <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluid

 

I second the motion for Dot5.

There are a lot of misconceptions about it, unfortunately. 

I've been using it for 30 years at least and have had no problems. 

It's nice to know that when you work on the brakes you don't have to worry about removing paint.

 

Stephen,  BJ8

 

 

 

Sent from my Galaxy

 

 

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From: Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net <mailto:manifold at telus.net> > 

Date: 2026-10-10 12:48 PM (GMT-05:00) 

To: gradea1 at charter.net <mailto:gradea1 at charter.net>  

Cc: Healey team <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> >, "vfwac at vfw.org <mailto:vfwac at vfw.org> " <eyera3000 at gmail.com <mailto:eyera3000 at gmail.com> > 

Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluid 

 

Hi,

My brake fluid reservoir also had a leak. I took the fittings to a local hydraulic supply shop and got the right size sealing washers for less than $2.

Ira's story is a great reason to use DOT 5 silicone brake fluid. It is not a matter of if our cars will leak, but when. DOT 5 does not harm paint and is not hygroscopic, which is a major benefit for cars that are not driven regularly.

Best regards,
Harold

 

On Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:22?AM Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > wrote:

Well our friends at Moss, and Roger Moment, seem to feel that it is the solution to the drip:

582-987 <https://mossmotors.com/582-987-washer-replacement-for-original-washers> 

  <https://mossmotors.com/media/catalog/product/5/8/582-987_1.jpg?width=75&height=75&canvas=75,75&optimize=medium&bg-color=255,255,255&fit=bounds> WASHER, stainless steel with Viton insert, replacement <https://mossmotors.com/582-987-washer-replacement-for-original-washers> 

BN1-BJ8


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From: "Jake V" <britishauto at gmail.com <mailto:britishauto at gmail.com> > 
To: "Hank Leach" <gradea1 at charter.net <mailto:gradea1 at charter.net> > 
Cc: "vfwac at vfw.org <mailto:vfwac at vfw.org> " <eyera3000 at gmail.com <mailto:eyera3000 at gmail.com> >, "Healey team" <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > 
Sent: October 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM PDT 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluid 

Viton or fluoroelastomer is not compatible with glycol based brake fluid.  

I went thru this with o rings in a hydraulic throw out bearing in my MGB V8. The Viton ones didn't even last as long as the nitrile ones, and both materials failed.

It needs to be EPDM.

 

On Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 4:01 PM Hank Leach via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > wrote:

IRA- as you know brake fluid is a bad thing. However, since it is a petroleum product I use kerosene to first clean and dilute it then follow-up with some paint thinner (mineral spirits) to prep the area for primer /paint. Its a mess. The repair for the cannister is developed by Roger Moment and available from Moss. These Viton wrapped washers will not be eaten by the fluid and they tighten well to stop the drip. Hank
-------------------- 

From: "vfwac at vfw.org <mailto:vfwac at vfw.org> " <eyera3000 at gmail.com <mailto:eyera3000 at gmail.com> > 
To: "Ahealey help" <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > 
Sent: October 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT 
Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluid

My leaking fluid has been sourced to the brake reservoir. Does anyone know how to nutralize the corrosive properties of the fluid?

My paint is lifting in places.

 

Ira Erbs
Milwaukie, OR
1959 Austin Healey 100-6

 

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