Dan,
Be sure it is not coming from one of the lines entering the reservoir on the
bottom. If this is the case you will need to tighten and perhaps replace
the washer seals.
Tracy
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From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Dan Serrao
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 6:29 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Front Callipers
I recently purchased a new set of front disc brake pads for my BJ7. Last
Sunday I installed them according to the directions in the Haynes Workshop
Manual. The front end is still on jacks awaiting the rebuilt shocks from WW
Auto. I went into the garage this afternoon to install a few new bushings on
the anti-roll bar. I noticed a lot of spots on the shroud around the hood.
After examining it I determined it was brake fluid and it had eaten right
through the paint. The only place it could have come from was the breather
hole in the resevoir. I would guess that when I pushed the calliper pistons
all the way in, that it shot the fluid out the breather hole.
I was planning on a new paint job next summer when it's too hot to drive
a Healey in Phoenix, but I will just have to get it done sooner. Anyone know
of a good paint shop in the Phoenix area??? If you are planning on changing
front disk brake pads I would recomend draining some of the brake fluid from
the resevoir or at least place a rag over the top. Don't be a dummy like
me!!! I love these Healeys!!!
Dan Serrao
1963 BJ7
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