Cts-v brakes leaking.....

**98TransAmWs-6** · 08-08-2012, 05:39 AM

So I did a CTS-V brake swap and I find brake fluid beaded up on the line just where I bolt it up to the caliper. I was wondering what would cause this? The bolt is tight so I have no clue why this is happening.

**0rion** · 08-08-2012, 07:06 AM

did you maybe lose or reuse old copper washers?

**Knight** · 08-08-2012, 09:02 AM

^This.

Check to make sure the line/fitting/caliper isn't cracked or split also.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 08-08-2012, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

did you maybe lose or reuse old copper washers?

I don't think so but I will swap them out to be sure.

Originally Posted by Knight

^This.

Check to make sure the line/fitting/caliper isn't cracked or split also.

This should be apparent right? I will check but these calipers and lines haven't been used at all so I am doubtful that it has and cracks or splits in it, they haven't been on the road since the install.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 08-10-2012, 10:46 AM

Okay I looked and I don't see any cracks. I am going to replace the washers to see if that helps at all. I have another question, you know that clip that holds the line to the body of the car? On one side it clipped it just fine but the other side I can't get the caliper side line forward enough to secure it with the clip. I have been trying to figure out how without damaging the hardline. I will take a picture of what I am talking about.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 08-19-2012, 07:24 AM

Update....

I fixed the problem. I just unbolted and re-bolted the line back in idk why it stopped leaking. It must have not been seated right, my reservoir is full too.