I noticed this leak on my driver side front brakes today. Can anyone tell me what might be the cause for this? Leaky seal?
Leaking brake fluid
- Thread starter GregBelleville
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It could be that the crush washer has failed. Either that or the caliper itself is leaking, though it looks like it's concentrated around the washer.
Yep I’d agree the crush washer. Or….. your wife doesn’t like you anymore
Yep I’d agree the crush washer. Or….. your wife doesn’t like you anymore
She did leave for the weekend which would give her a solid alibi.
If it proves to be the crush washer, is that something I could replace on it's own or should I just be swapping a new brake hose in at this point?
Buy a couple of copper washers from any part store or Amazon.
If you're ninja you can swap them without making too much of a mess or a lot of brake bleeding.
Those kinda look like original soft lines. Might want to swap them out. New ones might even include the washers.
-Mac
If you're ninja you can swap them without making too much of a mess or a lot of brake bleeding.
Those kinda look like original soft lines. Might want to swap them out. New ones might even include the washers.
-Mac
I grabbed a pack of copper washers. I will eventually buy brake lines when I install the 3" lift.
Buy a can of brake clean. Then go for a drive and inspect that area. Do that until you know the origin of leak.
Have a friend/wife push on the brakes while you look here. Can probably see the fluid ooze out.
New washer or just tighten up bolt a little ??
New washer or just tighten up bolt a little ??
I'm going to try swapping a new copper washer in tomorrow and see if that takes care of it.
Try snugging the banjo down a tad and see if it feels loose.
Unlikely the washer has failed. Not impossible, just not probably. More likely the bolt isn't tight.
Sure enough it was a little loose. I snugged it back up and will keep an eye on it to make sure.
Thanks Blaine.
Wives that kill their husbands is a southern thing. In CA they divorce them and take all their stuff.
And why thank Blaine, I was the one that suggested the bolt was loose !!
(just kidding, MrB is the best)
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My wife watches all those murder documentaries on TV. If my demise comes early, it’ll be for a reason. I really think she is planning her next husband and his assets
Sorry about that, your post was right at the same time, appreciate all the advice!
FIFY. I don't know about you guys but buying one can of brake clean is like buying a one ounce bag of potato chips.
I truly did not see this until you mentioned it this morning. I just went down the list looking for something to reply to and this must have posted while I was replying, sorry about that.
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