leaky caliper?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
leaky caliper?
I put a question the other week about my master cylinder being very low on the back half. My pedal was low and the brake light came on when hitting the brakes hard on a 600 mile round trip the other week. I finally got around to investigating thoroughly tonight. I didn't see any fluid leaks anywhere along the lines, and no evidence of fluid on the inside of any tires. I took the right rear off and this is what I found. Does that look like a leaky caliper to you? I also found the stain on the inside of the wheel,but I didn't think to look at it as it came off the car, to say if that part of the wheel was on the ground, but I bet it was. If that's not it, I can't find any evidence of leaks anywhere. Yes, the calipers were nice and clean before.
Melting Slicks
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Pete. Are your calipers sleaved with stainless steel? If yes, you may can just rebuild them/it. If no, then I would ck. all calipers and consider replacing them. If you got this far without SS calipers you are doing better than most of us. mds...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
Pads are like brand new. (brakes are for sissies, lol). I think I will change just that caliper, and leave the pads alone. I replaced both front calipers a few years ago with lip seal calipers and have had no trouble whatsoever. Would it be bad to have one o ring caliper and the rest lip seal? Im assuming the other rear caliper is the lip seal style. BTW, I will definitely replace the rubber brake hose while I have the caliper off.
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What a cool idea. Can't believe I've never run across those. I've been using a pressure bleeder for years, so I don't really need them, but that's got to save a LOT of time. Thanks.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Gillette Wyoming
Yes speed bleeders are the one way valve, open them up about 1/4 turn put a hose on them to collect the fluid that is pumped out, and start pumping, I pump about one resvoir pure caliper and the brakes are good to go, a little hint the hose you us for the fluid should be clear and put a loop in it between the caliper and the bottle this way it is easy to see if there is any air still coming out.
