01 GT REAR BRAKE LEAK
#1
01 GT REAR BRAKE LEAK
hey guys, im at a loss and need some help. was driving home and the brake light came on. found the driver side rear to be leaking. im pretty sure it was coming from where the hose attaches to the caliper. heres what ive tried so far.
- replace copper washers... still leaks
- replace banjo bolt....still leaks
- replace brake hose....still leaks
- replace whole caliper.....STILL LEAKS
i have replaced everything i can think of and it still leaks PLEASE HELP
- replace copper washers... still leaks
- replace banjo bolt....still leaks
- replace brake hose....still leaks
- replace whole caliper.....STILL LEAKS
i have replaced everything i can think of and it still leaks PLEASE HELP
#2
Can you have someone press the brakes while you have the wheel off to see exactly where it is leaking? Make sure to use a paper towel to wipe off all of the remaining fluid before you try and see it happen. And use some glasses because if it builds enough pressure and finds a leak it can squirt out and brake fluid and human eyes dont play well together.
When you replaced the hose end of the line, did you get a complete line with new fittings on the ends?
When you replaced the hose end of the line, did you get a complete line with new fittings on the ends?
Last edited by 302Travis; 10-31-2014 at 01:42 PM.
#3
That's what I did and I'm about 95% sure it is leaking from between the caliper and the bottom of the square block on the line. Whether it's from under or over the bottom washer I'm unsure. You'd think based on that it'd be a simple washer swap but I've tried 3 or 4 sets of washers with no luck
#4
Hmmm... i wonder if somehow that block has warped.. or has a hairline crack that is unseen? If it is possible to swap that block to the other side, try it and see if it doesnt start to leak on the opposite side
#7
If they are not both in place, or if an extra washer is left in there by sticking to the banjo bolt, either side of the block, or caliper, it will leak. The banjo bolts also require quite a bit of torque to deform the copper washers, sealing them.