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Dec 30, 2014 | 10:58 AM

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Brake issue

I had my 76 in a different garage for about a week. Last night I went to move it to the unattached garage and noticed my brake light came on. Looked in the reservoir and the back one was almost completely empty the front one was about half full. I didn't see any puddles anywhere. Any ideas? What does the back reservoir cover the rears???

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Dec 30, 2014 | 11:02 AM

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Yes, back part is for the rears, you must have a leak. Check closely on the rear calipers where the pads meet the caliper pistons.

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Dec 30, 2014 | 11:09 AM

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Yes, back part is for the rears, you must have a leak. Check closely on the rear calipers where the pads meet the caliper pistons.

Thank you!

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Dec 30, 2014 | 07:38 PM

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Looks like it is the rear caliper. Which is the best way to go, lip seal or O ring?

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Dec 30, 2014 | 07:44 PM

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Looks like it is the rear caliper. Which is the best way to go, lip seal or O ring?

That's bound to start a debate!

Lip seals from the auto parts store work for me.

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Dec 30, 2014 | 07:52 PM

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That's bound to start a debate!

Lip seals from the auto parts store work for me.

I just bought a front caliper from O'Reilly's for about $68 plus core. Lifetime warranty. Supposedly rebuilt by Lone Star, one of the top rebuilders.

Pete

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