leaking rear calipers

Post by **subzerocarfanatic** » 20 Apr 2020, 10:25

I just rebuilt the rear calipers and installed new pads and rotors.I noticed after returning from driving it around the block a few times the rear wheels had what appears to be brake fluid on the inside of the rim.I double checked the piston seals with compressed air after installing to verify they were air tight so i'm a bit confused.I did re check the bleeder valves and brake line to caliper connection as well. What am I missing,did I over torque,my torque wrench was left behind when i moved from Alaska so I do not have a torque wrench so I cinched them at tight as i could get them.The 4 bolts that mount the 2 caliper halves back together that had thread lock on them,I cleaned them up and reinstalled with new orange thread lock.

Post by **scot850** » 20 Apr 2020, 13:57

Hard to say without being there. Could be some dirt got between the 2 halves, the pipe is not sealing to the caliper, or you accidentally nipped one of the seals. All you can do is clean it all up with a rag and brake cleaner and then have someone press the brake peddle with the rear wheel off and supported, then see where it is coming from.

Neil.

Post by **subzerocarfanatic** » 20 Apr 2020, 14:29

Yeah,I suppose they have to come off again for about the 3rd time,lol.