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Thread: Cts-v brakes leaking.....
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08-08-2012, 05:39 AM #1
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Cts-v brakes leaking.....
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.
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08-08-2012, 07:06 AM #2
did you maybe lose or reuse old copper washers?
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08-08-2012, 09:02 AM #3
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^This.
Check to make sure the line/fitting/caliper isn't cracked or split also.
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08-08-2012, 12:43 PM #4
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I don't think so but I will swap them out to be sure.
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.Last edited by 98TransAmWs-6; 08-08-2012 at 12:48 PM.
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08-10-2012, 10:46 AM #5
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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.
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08-19-2012, 07:24 AM #6
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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.
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08-19-2012, 04:48 PM #7
good to hear......hopefully you bled them again. Air in a brake line can lead to some very bad things.
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08-19-2012, 04:54 PM #8
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