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Old May 9, 2018 | 08:01 PM
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I have a 2000 mustang I just replaced the rear brakes and calipers. Now it keeps blowing the seals on the passenger side caliper
Old May 9, 2018 | 09:31 PM
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Is it the piston seal that keeps blowing out? Or is it leaking from somewhere else, like the banjo bolt washers?
Old May 10, 2018 | 05:13 AM
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First the seal around the ebrake shaft blew out l thought maybe a bad caliper so I took it back swapped for a new caliper. When I installed it the seal on the piston blew out this time.
Old May 10, 2018 | 07:39 AM
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is the other side closing when you apply the brakes?
The rears have screw like pistons don't they?
Old May 10, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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Not sure what you mean by screw like piston but here is a pic. as far as the other side closing I'll have to wait till I have someone to watch it for me
Old May 10, 2018 | 02:34 PM
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isn't there another seal on the inside of that piston? I think it'll unscrew completely...IIRC from my other car. There was an inner o-ring in there.
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