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.?

killinit937

forgot to include its an 86 se and its leaking right behind the spring where the ebrake cable connects to.

texFCturboII

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Is one of the lines leaking? Are the brakes really spongy?

RX7Tuner.

Age.

Replace the caliper (if that's where it's leaking), replace the pads, rotors, and bleed the brakes (not breaks ).

killinit937

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.

killinit937

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.

SpooledupRacing

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