View Full Version : Anyone have a leaky Baer Pro Plus caliper?
DFRESH
05-28-2014, 08:43 PM
I don't need one---I have one. Left Front. I had hoped it was just the bleeder, no dice. Looks like it is coming from the seals around the pistons.
I've never rebuilt a brake caliper before---hard to believe it would be needed since they've only seen maybe 5 track days and lots of small autocrosses.
Anyways, anyone out there done this yet, or do they need to go back to Baer?
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Lack of use can compromise parts, especially seals, more the frequent use.
Contrary to the trend, trick parts are intended to be used. :D
Vegas69
05-28-2014, 09:55 PM
Piece of cake buddy. Order the seals. Use compressed air in the brake hose orfice and blow the pistons out in to a rag. Clean, replace seals, lube with brake fluid, and install pistons and dust seals if applicable.
While it's apart, check the pistons and bores to make sure they are concentric. I seem to remember this being a problem.
DFRESH
05-28-2014, 10:10 PM
Lack of use can compromise parts, especially seals, more the frequent use.
Contrary to the trend, trick parts are intended to be used. :D
Car is driven every week---up to 60 miles on average so it's not from sitting.
DFRESH
05-28-2014, 10:11 PM
Piece of cake buddy. Order the seals. Use compressed air in the brake hose orfice and blow the pistons out in to a rag. Clean, replace seals, lube with brake fluid, and install pistons and dust seals if applicable.
While it's apart, check the pistons and bores to make sure they are concentric. I seem to remember this being a problem.
Thanks brother--will order them up and replace them then. It's great you are still around.
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Piece of cake buddy. Order the seals. Use compressed air in the brake hose orifice and blow the pistons out in to a rag. Clean, replace seals, lube with brake fluid, and install pistons and dust seals if applicable.
While it's apart, check the pistons and bores to make sure they are concentric. I seem to remember this being a problem.
Car is driven every week---up to 60 miles on average so it's not from sitting.
Todd's right on the money :thumbsup:
Hope it just seals and not caliper bores.
Vince@Meanstreets
05-28-2014, 11:02 PM
make sure you wear safety glasses and a face shield. brake fluid can burn your eyes and soft parts. plus it taste like crap.
intocarss
05-29-2014, 12:49 AM
It's easy, just do what Todd said. Try and get as much brake fluid out of the calipar before you remove the pistons, Or it makes a big mess when using air
fleetus macmullitz
05-29-2014, 07:07 AM
It's great you are still around.
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The same could be said for you...if this is really BW posting.
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