Drivers side brake caliper issue
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Drivers side brake caliper issue
So I think my caliper may have bit the bullet. Recently did a complete overhaul with front suspension, of course this lead me to remove the brakes, axle, blah blah blah...
Anyways, when I was compressing the piston back in, i noticed brake fluid starting to ooze out of the rubber surrounding, thought to myself 'sh*t" but what was I gonna do, it was about 9:15pm at this point. So I put everything back together started her up and obviously pumped the brakes, it got stiff like it should but upon driving I could tell it wasnt right... I had to press a lot further down on the pedal to get a reaction.
So, am I in the market for a new caliper... if so (which I assume). Where do you guys suggest I go to get new ones.
PS. is it safe to drive in its current state.
Anyways, when I was compressing the piston back in, i noticed brake fluid starting to ooze out of the rubber surrounding, thought to myself 'sh*t" but what was I gonna do, it was about 9:15pm at this point. So I put everything back together started her up and obviously pumped the brakes, it got stiff like it should but upon driving I could tell it wasnt right... I had to press a lot further down on the pedal to get a reaction.
So, am I in the market for a new caliper... if so (which I assume). Where do you guys suggest I go to get new ones.
PS. is it safe to drive in its current state.
#2
well classifieds here, junk yard, or call napa/carquest/canadian tire to get pricing. then check ebay too since plenty of places sell really cheap chinese parts... i'm just not sure you want the cheap chinese calipers on your car.
is it safe to drive, that's up to you. i blew a flex line on my way from Toronto to Windsor (in Toronto traffic) and i managed to baby it home using the ebrake... just remember you won't have anywhere near the stopping capacity that you are used to so creep slow and leave a lot of room.
is it safe to drive, that's up to you. i blew a flex line on my way from Toronto to Windsor (in Toronto traffic) and i managed to baby it home using the ebrake... just remember you won't have anywhere near the stopping capacity that you are used to so creep slow and leave a lot of room.
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