Rear brake caliper leaking???

[planefreak]

So I went to rotate my tires and found that there was a sizable amount of brake fluid that had leaked onto the wheel. I went looking for the source but couldn't find anything. It looks like it leaked out of the bottom caliper where the parking brake line is connected.

The brake fluid level doesn't seem to be dropping and I haven't seen any fluid in my garage.

And yes, it is brake fluid.

Sorry, its a bit tough to see, but you can see the bleed valve is dry and the line is dry

 

[Purrfectangel]

Sounds like it's coming from the caliper it's self. You can try a rebuild kit or simply replace the caliper and you'll be good to go. You probably haven't seen any loss of fluid in the MC or in your garage/drive way because it likely just started and when you drive it will fly off the wheel not leaving much of a puddle.

 

[meGrimlock]

i know its a year old, but wondering about the fix/result/update? the picture looks exactly like my left rear (driver side) caliper. thanks.

 

[CheeseHelmet]

i know its a year old, but wondering about the fix/result/update? the picture looks exactly like my left rear (driver side) caliper. thanks.

Like Purrfectangel said, rebuild or replace it.

 

[meGrimlock]

replaced rear calipers/rotor/pads on both sides under suggestion for peace of mind, bled the brakes. no visible leaks so far.

seems the parking brake grabs ok on level ground but on hills the car rolls back almost a foot until it finally stops. also doesnt look like the new pads have made contact with the rotor. does that sound like i have to readjust the piston gear? thanks for the advice on this.

 

[tweety2300]

Yes readjust it