Brake Caliper Seals
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: New Castle DE
Brake Caliper Seals
I have been checking the old post about replacing the seals in our calipers. I put new pads on the front of my car and bled the brakes two weeks ago. The passenger side i was having issues gettig the pads in and i think i screwed the seals up on the caliper. Went out the other day and there was a nice puddle of fluid on the floor 
Now i have to double check but the po said he put in the SS sleeves when he did the brakes. My question is where can i get the seal for the pistons? I have seen posts about the VBP o ring kits but i want to just get teh basic seals to fix this for now as i plan on upgrading my brakes later when money and time allows. Are these something i can get at an Auto zone/Pep Boys/ or even local Chevy dealer?
Now i have to double check but the po said he put in the SS sleeves when he did the brakes. My question is where can i get the seal for the pistons? I have seen posts about the VBP o ring kits but i want to just get teh basic seals to fix this for now as i plan on upgrading my brakes later when money and time allows. Are these something i can get at an Auto zone/Pep Boys/ or even local Chevy dealer?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,050
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From: Orange Ct
What probably happened is when you put the pads in it pushed the piston seals in. A layer of crud builds up just behind the seals and makes for leaks. You can get the seals ($30 I think) and clean up bores or swap for another set from Autozone (around $60 ea.) with a lifetime warranty.
