[Healeys] Healeys Master brake cylinder replace

[Michael Salter]

The time was 0.7 hours Alan (42 minutes)  as I recall. Unfortunately I have misplaced my " Austin Healey 3000 Mk III Warrenty Repair Times Book" so can't confirm that my memory of that is actually correct however, BMC were renowned for their "stingy" warrenty times. The time allowed for re & re of the engine was only 5.4 hours!!

M

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Master brake cylinder replace

My guess Michael, is that “.07” is NOT for a BJ8.  Perhaps for the 100’s that you usually work on.  Impossible to do in .07 as just to bleed the cylinder and brakes it will take a good 30 minutes +-.  Unless there is some very special tool to handle this job….
Hope all is well with you and family.


On Jun 18, 2025, at 6:20 PM, Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com> wrote:

Seem to remember that the   time was 0.7 hrs which of course included bleeding and a road test.

M

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Master brake cylinder replace



  Re Master break cylinder replacement:

I had reported a few weeks ago that I was about to embark on replacing my master brake cylinder on my ’66 AH 3000,  .  FYI, for those who have never…the simple explanation:  involved in only four simple bolts/nuts (and then to bleed the cylinder and brakes).  The “simple” four nuts/bolts took approximately 3 hours…YES< THREE HOURS!!.  It is impossible to get to the cylinder without removing the back air filter (which by itself is not a simple task without the right tools).  Once your filter is off, it still requires both a bent small wrench and also an articulating socket, small arms and hands.  Also, a tip…before inserting your cylinder into the firewall hole, slide down the protective rubber, squeezing in the cylinder and than, while in the foot pit, slip the rubber end into the hole before fastening the cylinder to the side of the brake pedal.  When fastening the cylinder to the firewall, do not confuse the bolt for the airfilter. After bleeding the brakes, take a spin and bleed one more time.  I think it easier to replace a steering wheel and dealing with the traficator.  Anyway, I hope this helps someone.

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Hi everybody.

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Anyone going to Classic Le Mans? I am plus some friends.
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We may have two spare tickets. That is entry tickets plus paddock but not grandstand.

If interested, email me back and I'll put you in touch with the relevant party.
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