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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 02:37 PM
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Brake Caliper Leaking in Back

What do I need to tighten to stop this leak? It is surrounded at this screw, but the guy who rebuild/pc'd these calipers say no fluid actually comes out of there. The cross over tube and line in back are dry. What's causing this?


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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 03:40 PM
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You're sure a piston isn't leaking?
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 04:06 PM
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Clean it off and check again.
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 05:28 PM
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You're sure a piston isn't leaking?
Was my first thought as well...
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Old Aug 20, 2019 | 07:35 AM
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got them off, swapping in rebuitl calipers - was a torn boot. what causes that? esp considering i have ss pistons & ti shims
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