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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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leaking break fluid

what would cause my right rear caliper to leak break fluid (pads are completly worn, not yet into rotor.)
i got new pads should i just keep brake fluid in it.?
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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forgot to include its an 86 se and its leaking right behind the spring where the ebrake cable connects to.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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Is one of the lines leaking? Are the brakes really spongy?
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by killinit937
what would cause my right rear caliper to leak break fluid (pads are completly worn, not yet into rotor.)
i got new pads should i just keep brake fluid in it.?
Age.

Replace the caliper (if that's where it's leaking), replace the pads, rotors, and bleed the brakes (not breaks ).
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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haha it was 3:30 in the morning give a break here.
but its coming where it looks like that spring is going into the caliper for the ebrake.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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We'll a friend that works on audis and v-dubs. said he wouldnt be suprised if i put the new pads on and it stops leaking. i figure what the hey. worth the try before spending 100$ on something that doesnt have 10k miles on it yet.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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WRONG... the brakes wont leak because of low pads.. if your pads are to low and that contributed to the leak that means the piston got pushed out of the boot which means u need to atleast rebuild the caliper or replace the caliper..

Your friend needs a bit more experience before he spouts off incorrect info..

either buy a caliper rebuild kit and rebuild it or get another caliper.. buy a used one of the board from a reputable source that knows it was not leaking. and also replace the rubber hoses when u do the job..

or better yet have someone push the brakes while u are under it and see where the fluid is actually leaking from

if u have a leak u are sucking air into the system thats a bad thing dont drive the car untill it is fixed
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