leaky brakes?

Question

my front caliper is sh*t and the piston leaks break fluid and im going through alot of brake fluid. So does any one know of a fix(besides new caliper) or a cheaper brake fluid sustatute

Answer 1

a rebuilt caliper is Less than $20 most places sounds way expensive buy your brake fluid by the gallon and up your auto insurance make sure they will cover brake failure and get more life insurance while your at it as you're going to need it soon with that attitude i just saw the guy recoment the trans fluid dont do it it will destrow the entire brake system master cylender calipers antilock systen it will cost you $$$$$$ hundreds maby 1000 or more

Answer 2

Check Auto Zone or any parts store on prices for a rebuilt caliper. Also price a rebuild kit for the brake caliper. I'd suggest a salvage yard, but you already have a used caliper, that leaks!!!!!!

Answer 3

If the wheel cylinder is leaking, you can get a simple repair kit from your local parts store. It will come (in most cases) a couple of new "O"-Ring seals and the rubber end caps. Use Emory cloth to smooth out the inside of the cylinder and replace the old worn parts. If it is the Master cylinder, kits are available for those too. they are relatively simple to repair.
On another note: DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK! Use transmission fluid instead of brake fluid. It will last a bit longer and slow the leak. However!!!!!!!!! It will break down the rubber seals over time. So you may have to repair them all sooner or later.
Best advise: GET A LOCAL SHOP TO MAKE REPAIRS.
Good luck and be SAFE!

Answer 4

Its cheaper to replace caliper with rebuilt than to buy rebuild kit and new piston and rebuild yourself . If cost is an issue check salvage yard for used.

Answer 5

in case you blew a rear frustrating brake line, you're in success. Chrysler had a keep in mind years in the past for rusted out brake lines. The TSB gave section numbers for prebent lines. you may in common words order the kit in packs of 5. so that you'll ought to do a broking service search for to locate them locally. I blew both rear lines at diverse cases even as autocrossing. I used the section numbers to music down an total kit locally. I paid 70 bucks for both rear spoil lines and both gas lines too.

Answer 6

You get that properly repaired fast. You won't only need more brake fluid, you will need new fenders, grill, bumper and headlights and a pocket full of money to pay for the car ahead of you when you crash.

Answer 7

I agree with Brian, the caliper is usually cheaper than you expect.

Answer 8

if you don't fix it the piston eventually will overheat and brake,

Answer 9

must be a joke question......fix it...