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Leaky calipers

Started by Sconni, June 04, 2014, 03:37:19 PM

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Sconni

I am having problems with the front brakes on my 69 Charger. According to my Broadcast Sheet I have the front disc option package. The front right caliper was leaking so my mechanic put on a new caliper and it is leaking again. I took it to a new mechanic and he is unsure of what to do. Any thoughts out there as to what could be causing these leaks?

Hard Charger

you would assume the caliper is not the problem, try looking at the hard line and the rubber line and connections.

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Quote from: Hard Charger on June 04, 2014, 04:34:09 PM
you would assume the caliper is not the problem, try looking at the hard line and the rubber line and connections.

:scratchchin:  have you seen where is it leaking from ?   what HC said  :yesnod:  or  is it leaking at the joint where the two halfs are bolted together or at one of the piston seals ? may be bleeder valve corroded & not seating properly
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Sconni

thanks for the responses. I also posted this problem on the brake etc. discussion board and got a couple ideas there also. everyday is a learning experience. Will try again and update later.

Sconni

after pouring through the mopar garage forum, I dec ided to order the calipers from o'rileys.  I had them installed ,and for now, they are working. So I got in the car of my dreams and hit the road for nthe first time since I bought the car 13 years ago. All went well for the first 2 miles, then the car overheated. After checking the possible problems, I had to conclude that I now need a ne4w thermostat. After a cooldown, I drove the two miles home with no problems. Even with the hood up I got thumbs up from the passerby's.  Thanks for the help in getting the dodge of dodges on the road.