Break problem
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From: Aarhus, Denmark
Break problem
Hi,
I have a small break problem.
About 2 week ago, my rear right caliber leaked fluid.
So I orded my gaskets for both calibers, in the US.
I've mounted the new gaskets (Lip seal) but it still leaks, what can be my problem now?
BR,
John
I have a small break problem.
About 2 week ago, my rear right caliber leaked fluid.
So I orded my gaskets for both calibers, in the US.
I've mounted the new gaskets (Lip seal) but it still leaks, what can be my problem now?
BR,
John
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Your rear bearings may be causing the leakage of your brakes. If they wear or loosen, it causes the rotor to move enough that it will make the caliper leak. This is where o-ring calipers are advantageous, they will take up more misalignment than a lipseal will.
Jack up the rear and grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock. If you've got more than 1/8" of movement, there's the problem.
Jack up the rear and grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock. If you've got more than 1/8" of movement, there's the problem.
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Your rear bearings may be causing the leakage of your brakes. If they wear or loosen, it causes the rotor to move enough that it will make the caliper leak. This is where o-ring calipers are advantageous, they will take up more misalignment than a lipseal will.
Jack up the rear and grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock. If you've got more than 1/8" of movement, there's the problem.
Jack up the rear and grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock. If you've got more than 1/8" of movement, there's the problem.
Thanks schmegeggie, I will try that tomorrow.......
If I go for o-ring pistons, will I then still need the springs in the caliber?
Best Regards from Denmark, Europe,
John
Last edited by c3_dk; May 21, 2009 at 02:46 PM.
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Yes. Go to page 12.
http://www.vbandp.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=330
ID: 11312f
Name: Complete O-Ring Caliper Conversion Kit(2 Front), 1963-82
Desc: O-Ring Caliper Upgrade Kit Does 2 Front Calipers.
More Info
Price: $89.99
Danny
http://www.vbandp.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=330
ID: 11312f
Name: Complete O-Ring Caliper Conversion Kit(2 Front), 1963-82
Desc: O-Ring Caliper Upgrade Kit Does 2 Front Calipers.
More Info
Price: $89.99
Danny
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