Leaking front brake fluid
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08
Leaking front brake fluid
Hi,
About 2 years ago, while fixing up my car, the dealer found leaking front driver side brake fluid and told me that the front caliper piston is bad and replaced brand new caliper.
I haven't driven the car much (maybe 2-3K miles) since then but found out yesterday that the same brand new caliper is leaking again on the same side (I got low brake fluid warning)
Could it be something wrong and not the caliper since it is very much brand new?
Thanks,
-Mike
About 2 years ago, while fixing up my car, the dealer found leaking front driver side brake fluid and told me that the front caliper piston is bad and replaced brand new caliper.
I haven't driven the car much (maybe 2-3K miles) since then but found out yesterday that the same brand new caliper is leaking again on the same side (I got low brake fluid warning)
Could it be something wrong and not the caliper since it is very much brand new?
Thanks,
-Mike
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Mike,
Have you at any time in the past either installed stainless brake hoses or had occasion to change/remove your stockers? If so, closely check where the banjo fitting is attached to the caliper and see if the copper washers (there should be two) are intact and not leaking. If in doubt, replace them and make sure they get torqued properly and that the hose itself is not in a bind when the wheel is turned throughout it's full range of motion. Sometimes something as simple (and cheap) as a copper brake washer or two is all it takes. Check the bleeder screw too. HTH
Robert
Have you at any time in the past either installed stainless brake hoses or had occasion to change/remove your stockers? If so, closely check where the banjo fitting is attached to the caliper and see if the copper washers (there should be two) are intact and not leaking. If in doubt, replace them and make sure they get torqued properly and that the hose itself is not in a bind when the wheel is turned throughout it's full range of motion. Sometimes something as simple (and cheap) as a copper brake washer or two is all it takes. Check the bleeder screw too. HTH
Robert
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08
Hi,
Maybe the dealer replaced the caliper and messed up those.
I haven't touched my brake except replacing pads.
I will check later next week.
Thanks for your response!
-Mike
Maybe the dealer replaced the caliper and messed up those.
I haven't touched my brake except replacing pads.
I will check later next week.
Thanks for your response!
-Mike
Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Mike,
Have you at any time in the past either installed stainless brake hoses or had occasion to change/remove your stockers? If so, closely check where the banjo fitting is attached to the caliper and see if the copper washers (there should be two) are intact and not leaking. If in doubt, replace them and make sure they get torqued properly and that the hose itself is not in a bind when the wheel is turned throughout it's full range of motion. Sometimes something as simple (and cheap) as a copper brake washer or two is all it takes. Check the bleeder screw too. HTH
Robert
Have you at any time in the past either installed stainless brake hoses or had occasion to change/remove your stockers? If so, closely check where the banjo fitting is attached to the caliper and see if the copper washers (there should be two) are intact and not leaking. If in doubt, replace them and make sure they get torqued properly and that the hose itself is not in a bind when the wheel is turned throughout it's full range of motion. Sometimes something as simple (and cheap) as a copper brake washer or two is all it takes. Check the bleeder screw too. HTH
Robert
