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Bassman 
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 Topic: Leaking CaliperPosted: 08 September 2011 at 9:15pm |
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Well, I am glad we didn't loose our brakes last Sunday Allan...I was changing tires and noticed on the front right side the wheel splattered with fluid... The bleeder valve is tight and the brake line was dry...but it was coming from this area, top of caliper. Inside where the piston is was dry...I can take pics tomorrow and post. Question, how can I test and trace where the leak is coming from?, clean the area all up, run the car and pump on the brakes? Thanks for the help all |
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Brian (Bassman)
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Dawg
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Posted: 08 September 2011 at 10:57pm |
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If that much brake fluid is missing, your master cylinder reservoir will be low.
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Bassman
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Posted: 09 September 2011 at 7:12am |
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It dropped but not much...pedal is softer for sure...I want to look at it tonight, what are you up to?:)...
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AllanJ
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Posted: 09 September 2011 at 10:47pm |
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That sucks, Brian. Hopefully you find the leak pronto and it's something simple.
Fingers crossed! |
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Dawg
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Posted: 09 September 2011 at 10:54pm |
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Just got back from what I was up to...:)
Tomorrow (Sat) I'm working on my trailer so should be home most of the day. Come on over and we'll have a quick look. ps. My jack is at the storage so bring yours and if you do pop over bring my code reader, I need it. Dawg |
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Bassman
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Posted: 10 September 2011 at 8:43am |
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Was a simple fix...tightened the bleeder valve...lol I am out all day today, it's mow 8:40am, I can drop off the scanner on my way to the Lion's game, will call ya or call me:) |
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AllanJ
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Posted: 10 September 2011 at 8:57am |
Excellent news! |
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Posted: 10 September 2011 at 9:11am |
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Ya:)...
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