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Left Front Caliper leaking with Hydro Boost.

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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 02:02 AM
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Default Left Front Caliper leaking with Hydro Boost.

Hello,

On my 79 Vett I have installed a hydro boost braking system. I drove the car awhile and my left front caliper failed. Replaced it, Now I noticed in the garage brake fluid on the tire rim after I drive it awhile.
Anybody have this issue before? Kinda at a loss with this one.

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Craig
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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did you wash the tire ...also. may not be the hydro issue but a sloppy rebuild
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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The master cylinder provides pressure to the caliper. The hydro-boost just makes it easier to push the master cylinder. It is just easier to find weak points in your system with the hydro-boost - old hoses, bad caliper, ect.
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