rod_b Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Welp, went outside this morning to go to work and was greeted to a pool of brake fluid under the left from wheel. Did a quick check and no signs of leaking from the bleed screw or the where the brake line connects. I'm guessing (didn't have time to fully diagnose) piston seals are shot!? New caliper or is there a piston seal kit available? How can this happen so quickly, overnight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 You should be able to buy the piston seals, or a "rebuild kit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_b Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Tried searching the web but couldn't find a part number for a kit. Do I need to buy the parts individually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Beck Arnley - 717948 That's the part number for the 96-99 front Caliper repair kit. See if a parts place in your area carries Beck Arnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB117...e=ATVPDKIKX0DER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_b Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB117...e=ATVPDKIKX0DER Nice find. Thank you. Just drove over to the local stealership and they said $60. Whatever! I asked for the part number so I can search for it cheaper online and the guy was pretty hesitant to give it to me. Geez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Nice find. Thank you. Just drove over to the local stealership and they said $60. Whatever! I asked for the part number so I can search for it cheaper online and the guy was pretty hesitant to give it to me. Geez! Typical stealership douchenozzleage! A pox on them! But good stuff on getting the # You'll be able to find it online for a better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex20 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) go to your local auto parts store and see how much it is for a complete rebuilt caliper. on my truck the caliper rebuild kit was $18; for only $29 you could get a complete ready-to-install refurbished caliper. of course, you should first confirm that it is indeed your caliper that's leaking the fluid. Edited January 12, 2009 by alexrex20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTied Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Once again, Simon is the Googlenator! good work. Make sure it isn't the master cylinder or the top of the flex line that leaked onto something else then dripped down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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