[Healeys] Brake fluid

[Bob Spidell]

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
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>
> 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
>