Olin,
Front left caliper would be my first guess, pull the tire and check the
hoses as well. Should be a piece of cake to track down with or without
pressure.
Don
57' BN4
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of olin.brimberry@talecris.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 9:26 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Front Brake Leak
After having avoided a near hit with the Healey this weekend, I
discovered
that my brake reservoir was EMPTY! Thankfully I had the reaction to
pull
the emergency brake and stop the car in time. By the time I got home I
was
pumping air - I know, air is very compressible. When I pulled the car
into
the garage, I topped up the reservoir and waited for an inspection. I
then
spotted brake fluid running down the inside of my front left tire after
it
sat for overnight. What do I need to look for as a potential leak
source -
and should I inspect this leak while the system is under pressure?
i.e.,
someone pumping the brake pedal while looking for the leak.
Regards,
Olin
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