[Healeys] Wolesley 1500 brake bleed saga and question (No Healey content)

[Oudesluys]

Dave,
I know the specific clamps, but even so do not use them in my opinion. 
You always overstretch the material as the hoses were not designed to 
take that kind of  maltreatment. Even if everything looks fine on the 
outside, internal damage and subsequent blockage is possible.
Old and hard lines do hardly occur here anymore as the Dutch MOT man 
will instantly fail the car.
To check on brake hydraulical problems take of the brake drums and 
inspect the cilinders for leaks/corrosion/stuck and rectify if needed, 
reassemble and adjust the brakes. Similarly check the brake calipers and 
rectify if applicable. It is the only proper method and the first thing 
to do if anything is amiss. If all is OK and the brake pedal still goes 
down slowly when pushed without obvious brake fluid loss, inspect and 
rectify the MBC. This is of course assuming no leaking pipes and hoses 
which will be evident on proper inspection.
Do not take chances with your brakes, steering and suspension.
Cheers,
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
Dave Porter schreef:
> Kees,
>  Don't crush the lines. There are specific clamps made for this purpose. If
> the flex lines are old and hard, replace them. The "old days" still apply to
> old cars. FWIW, I fabricated line plugs for braided lines. 
>  If owners want to work on their own cars then they should have more than a
> rock and a stick in their tool box, else take to a professional..
> DP
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com