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Old 10-21-2004, 09:24 AM
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brake problem?

i recently installed new pads and rotors on my cl-s but had a little problem which caused me some concern..

when i used a clamp to press down on my caliper to make more room for the newer thicker brake pads a slight bit of fluid came out.. my brakes seem to work fine though.. should i be concerned about the little bit of brownish fluid that came out?

also my brake pads were worn very unevenly.. the left rear inside pad was about 25% there where as the outside was completely gone.. and both pads on the right side were down maybe 50% and had a lot more left than the other side..
Old 10-21-2004, 09:45 AM
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yeah, you should be concerned with fluid coming out. Did you bleed your lines and check them to see if there are any leaks. Stopping a 3000+ pound car is not cute when you have no line pressure in your braking system.
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Where did the fluid come out? The lines? or the master cylinder?
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If the fluid came out of the caliper in the area where the piston is it might be a cause for concern as the seal there may be faulty .It would be highly advised to have a pro look this over as you may suddenly lose brake effectiveness due to fluid leakage .

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