moosefist
2/20/2008 8:53:25 AM
I have been having a problem with brake fluid leaking from my driver side rear wheel. I initially thought it was coming from the fluid lines which lead me to putting stainless steel lines on the car. The leak persisted and i recently noticed it only leaks when i am using my e-brake to park. I believe it is coming from where the e-brake cable goes into the wheel?? Basically i am wondering if the whole caliper is bad or if there is just a seal that needs replacing. Thanks any help or suggestions are appreciated
nemohm
2/20/2008 10:58:35 AM
Replace the faulty rear caliper (common problem) with new or rebuilt one. (I’d make sure to locate the leak first-wash and clean the wheel/caliper area).
moosefist
2/20/2008 11:43:23 AM
Is it difficult to rebuild a caliper yourself. i am usaully pretty good at this kind of stuff but does it require a lot of specialty tools. And if it is better for me to bring it to a shop for this what kind of bill should i expect for them rebuilding a caliper?
techbod
2/20/2008 11:55:52 AM
you can buy a repair/rebuild kit and all it is O rings so if you can get the size then its a simple replacement ( calipers never really fail its the seals that were out )
moosefist
2/21/2008 7:23:38 AM