Leaking Rear Brake Caliper

[junglejim]

Hi

 

The rear O/S bake caliper has started to leak from the handbrake lever. I've looked at TIS and it doesn't give a breakdown of caliper parts - in fact, it doesn't help at all :lol:

I've spoken to a couple of mechanic friends and they have never come across this problem, especially since the handbrake hasn't seized.

 

Has anyone come across this problem and if so, does anyone know if this can be fixed with a seal kit?

 

Thanks

 

Jim

[sepulchrave]

No, just chuck a new pattern caliper on, they're cheap enough. Back brakes do a lot more work on Shalaxys than they do on most cars and replace the pads/discs if needed while you're at it.

[junglejim]

No, just chuck a new pattern caliper on, they're cheap enough. Back brakes do a lot more work on Shalaxys than they do on most cars and replace the pads/discs if needed while you're at it.

 

Cheers - I thought that would be the case - just being tight :lol:

 

I've taken the wheel off this afternoon and the pads have plenty of meat on them - although, I only replaced them about 5000 miles ago.

[covlad1987]

No, just chuck a new pattern caliper on, they're cheap enough. Back brakes do a lot more work on Shalaxys than they do on most cars and replace the pads/discs if needed while you're at it.

 

just got a ford galaxy failed its mot one was a leaking a rear brake caliper is there a link for the new pattern calipers

[Mary]

I just put new seal kits onto my rear calipers. Pushed out the pistons and they werent damaged just needed a clean. Bought the seal kits from VW at

[wishbone]

hi all, just wondering would a leaking rear caliper trigger dash "brake fault ,service manual" message on display?

[cyborg]

hi all, just wondering would a leaking rear caliper trigger dash "brake fault ,service manual" message on display?

 

There's a fluid sensor built into the yellow cap of your brake fluid container above servo so leaking system be it clutch or brake is detected by low fluid.