Timeline for Leaking fluid from hydraulic brake caliper
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| Jul 15, 2020 at 1:09 | comment | added | mattnz | Probably the best fix - quick, reliable and relatively cheap is a new caliper (or new brake set). Pricewise, how much have you already spend on new pads and how long before you give up throwing good money after bad? | |
| Jul 14, 2020 at 20:11 | comment | added | Tom Mayfield | Interesting, thanks and good to know. In fairness they've had use - 10,000 miles or thereabouts. | |
| Jul 14, 2020 at 20:09 | comment | added | DWGKNZ | This is a common failure method of Shimano brakes. The seals around the pistons degrade then leak. | |
| Jul 14, 2020 at 19:14 | answer | added | MaplePanda | timeline score: 0 | |
| Jul 14, 2020 at 12:06 | answer | added | abdnChap | timeline score: 1 | |
| Jul 14, 2020 at 11:50 | comment | added | Carel | Somebody tampered with the bleed nipple? Missing cap could be clue. | |
| Jul 14, 2020 at 10:22 | history | asked | Tom Mayfield | CC BY-SA 4.0 |