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Old 09-14-2010, 08:45 PM
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one of my front calipers is leaking brake fluid. Im thinkin I just wanna stick with the stock setup? I use it on the street too much for drag brakes, and I dont want to go bigger. I have a set of hawks pads I never installed, plus Im thinkin about some braided lines. Im really at a loss as to where to get good replacement calipers.
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Rock Auto and OEHQ both sell stock f-body calipers.

If you feel like it, you could just rebuild the caliper with new seals, which would be a good bit cheaper.
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I'de rebuild your one that is leaking. Its simple.
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i guess i can try that. I was plumbing the abs delete/linelock stuff so I can take it off and mess with it.
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caliper leaking ... from where?

From around the piston seal? or is it around the banjo fitting? or the crimp at the flexible line?

If it's not the piston seal, a new or rebuilt caliper won't fix the problem.
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no its coming from the piston area.
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well after getting the pistons out I cant even really see why it was leaking. everything looks to be in good shape. I guess ill order some new seals and hope that takes care of it. That rubber is 12 years old.




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