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crashmydaytona
Newbie Joined: 02 April 2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Topic: new to forum and fiero. Posted: 02 April 2013 at 8:14pm |
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Just bought an 86 fiero gt as my new project car. I need some help
from guys who know allot more then i do. I tried to search this forum first but could not find what i was looking for. My left rear brake caliper is leaking brake fluid from where the emergency brake connects to the caliper. I assume it has a bad seal or oring but i am not sure. I have never worked on a car with rear disc brakes. Will a caliper rebuild kit come with what is necessary to fix this? Any help is appreciated thanks. |
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Bassman
Senior Post God Sir Brian Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2501 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 April 2013 at 9:01pm | |
Hey there...welcome I am not the right guy to help put but I hope one will help you out. If anywhere to help online, go to http://www.fiero.nl/cgi-bin/main.cgi Patrick on here is amazing with this site...I am not on often these days, hope you enjoy the car, I am on the fence if I will be selling mine or not. Cheers, Brian |
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Brian (Bassman)
86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
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Rob N.
Senior Member Joined: 02 March 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 138 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 April 2013 at 6:00pm | |
Hi, I've rebuilt the rear calipers once, the second time I got an exchanged reman set from Lordco for a reasonable price. What is leaking is a thin plastic looking washer that goes between the emergency break ratcheting mechinism through into the housing. It's not that difficult a job and I'm not that mechanicaly inclined. There are lots of instructions on the internet, you just need to take your time about it.
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Patrick
Newbie Joined: 19 April 2008 Location: Vancouver Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 April 2013 at 12:22am | |
Thanks Brian, I don't know how "amazing" I am at Pennock's, but I've certainly spent enough time there over the last 13 years! To the original poster - In regards to your calipers that need attention, order a caliper rebuild kit from a place like RockAuto. It'll be dirt cheap.
Well Brian, you know how I feel about it. I'd like to see you keep the GT and continue to autocross. But do what you feel is right and I wish you the best.
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Bassman
Senior Post God Sir Brian Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2501 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 April 2013 at 7:06am | |
Hey Patrick...think we need to catch up over a cold beverage:)...I will be working most weekends with the new job, and as much as I want to keep my car, it is killing me having her sit in storage...she deserves to run free:)...lol
Chat soon...Bb |
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Brian (Bassman)
86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
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Patrick
Newbie Joined: 19 April 2008 Location: Vancouver Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 April 2013 at 11:28am | |
Invite me over and I'll bring a bottle of the U-Brew champagne I made last spring. It's pretty smooth now.
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crashmydaytona
Newbie Joined: 02 April 2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 April 2013 at 3:31pm | |
Thanks guys I went with a rebuild kit for $9 it seems to be working so far. Thanks again
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