[Healeys] Healeys Master brake cylinder replace

Thu Jun 19 11:54:47 MDT 2025

Remember however that the 1 hour and 30 minutes includes rebuilding the
master cylinder.
Even worse than Healeys is the MGB. They are an absolute bear to change as
is a mini!!
M

On Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM JSARCH <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> The maximum allowed time is 1hour 30 minutes unless there is unusual
> circumstances. LOL
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> I have attached the Schedule of Repair Times for the Austin-Healey 3000
> (MK II) and Sports Convertible (BJ7). It is a confidential publication and
> is for trade guidance only. Please don’t share it with persons who are not
> in the trade. LOL
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> John
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> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Michael
> Salter
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 18, 2025 8:02 PM
> *To:* Alan Wasserman <alanwassermannc at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Alan Wasserman <alanwassermannc at gmail.com>; Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Healeys Master brake cylinder replace
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> 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!!
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> M
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> Get
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> *From:* Alan Wasserman <alanwassermannc at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 18, 2025 7:10:15 PM
> *To:* Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Alan Wasserman <AlanWassermanNC at gmail.com>; Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Healeys Master brake cylinder replace
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> 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….
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> Hope all is well with you and family.
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> On Jun 18, 2025, at 6:20 PM, Michael Salter <michael.salter at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> Seem to remember that the   time was 0.7 hrs which of course included
> bleeding and a road test.
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> M
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> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Alan
> Wasserman <alanwassermannc at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 18, 2025 3:27:29 PM
> *To:* Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Cc:* Alan Wasserman <AlanWassermanNC at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Healeys Master brake cylinder replace
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>   Re Master break cylinder replacement:
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> 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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> On Jun 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net wrote:
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>   1. Le Mans Classic (simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com)
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> *From: *"simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com" <
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> *Subject: **[Healeys] Le Mans Classic*
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> *Date: *June 18, 2025 at 7:32:33 AM EDT
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> *To: *Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
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> *Cc: *Christopher Selley <chris.selley at hotmail.co.uk>
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> Hi everybody.
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>    1. Anyone going to Classic Le Mans? I am plus some friends.
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>    2. We may have two spare tickets. That is entry tickets plus paddock
>    but not grandstand.
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> If interested, email me back and I'll put you in touch with the relevant
> party.
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> Simon
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