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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
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-95-99-e36-325-328-Rear-caliper-rebuild-kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33563QQihZ010QQitemZ200199774843QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Would these work for an audi.  I kind of am having a problem finding a kit that i can buy with PAypal.  MY debit card is MIA and my damn bank it takes nearly a month to get a replacement.  I also thought thee may work since i think the audi uses firling brakes stock???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Girling-Brake-Caliper-Rebuild-Kit-SP2501-3-Triumph_W0QQitemZ200201313142QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200201313142
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