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Rear Caliper Hand Brake Leak

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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Rear Caliper Hand Brake Leak

Like the title says, the place where my hand brake cable attaches to the caliper is leaking. I think the technical name of the part may be the hand brake actuator pin (not sure, but I've heard it used before). Anyways, I'm wondering if a caliper rebuild kit could fix the leak, or a rebuilt caliper could fix the leak, or if this part is sold completely seperately from the calliper. The part leaks fluid if I pump the brakes, or even if I just push the part forwards and backwards (forwards being towards the front of the car). Thanks for any help.
-Andrew
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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The handbrake is purely mechanical, not hydraulic. If there's fluid leaking out then there's most likely a shot piston seal and the fluid is leaking out a convenient opening. You'll need to get it rebuilt, and you should do them in pairs.
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