Leaky rear caliper...

[Da]

Just changed the rear pads on the 182 today and discovered a very small leak from the rear N/S piston, now my dilemma is that the car is going in for it's MOT on Tuesday so I need this replacing ASAP.

I am happy to change it myself but I need a caliper - where from?? Bearing in mind it's Bank Holiday tomorrow?


Any help much appreciated!

 

[Has]

IF its a tiny leak.

Why not clean it up fully for now.
Put it all back together and leave it alone till MOT.

It should pass okay unless its dripping down a lot.

Then obv after MOT get it changed (even if it passes id want to know its safe and secure )

 

[Luke.]

IF its a tiny leak.

Why not clean it up fully for now.
Put it all back together and leave it alone till MOT.

It should pass okay unless its dripping down a lot.

Then obv after MOT get it changed (even if it passes id want to know its safe and secure )

i would do this mate! most sensible and viable option

just make sure you fix it after!

 

[pinky]

i would do this mate! most sensible and viable option

just make sure you fix it after!

+2

 

[Addz]

I get get hold of one first thing tuesday but were based around nottinghamshire area..

looking about 100 quid plus vat with a 30 quid surcharge so not realy sure what the going rate is..

 

[Da]

Yeah have cleaned it up Has and to be honest the leak isn't even visible until you have the brakes in bits so I'll probably leave it until after the MOT as everything is shut today :dapprove:

If it fails on it then I'll just have to let Renault do their worst!

Addz - do you do delivery?

 

[davebem]

You dont need a new caliper, you can get repair kits. My mate sells them here: www.biggred.co.uk

 

[Josh@Renparts]

we do used rear calipers with 3 month warranty for 30 + Delivery.

 

[Addz]

we deliver but depends where you are, or we have a mail order site http://www.autospares-group.co.uk/ but the prices might be different

 

[SBV116]

Just changed the rear pads on the 182 today and discovered a very small leak from the rear N/S piston, now my dilemma is that the car is going in for it's MOT on Tuesday so I need this replacing ASAP.

I am happy to change it myself but I need a caliper - where from?? Bearing in mind it's Bank Holiday tomorrow?


Any help much appreciated!

Seee!!!!!! I told you, it was like that when we serviced it, when you squeeze the rubber fluid runs out?!:S

But it never leaks externally!!! and renault said they couldnt see it, did they have there eyes shut!?

 

[Da]

Haha, yeah I thought about that yesterday when I first noticed it! Can you believe that's over a year ago now!

And nope, renault MOt'd it the following week and found nothing! lol!

Dave - had seen that site previously but to be honest I'd rather just go down the new caliper route as I haven't really got time to start stripping them down.

Josh - is next day delivery a possibility?

Addz - thanks, will have a look on there.

 

[Da]

Should a leaky rear caliper fail the MOT?

 

[Munson]

I imagine it will if the tester can see weapage? If it all looks bone dry, and the brakes perform ok, he isn't going to strip it down and find the leak.

 

[Da]

Yeah that's the way I was thinking Roy.

Will have a check in the morning and see how it looks.

Anyone any idea how much a new caliper will be from renault? I've heard £140 mentioned?

 

[Josh@Renparts]

Haha, yeah I thought about that yesterday when I first noticed it! Can you believe that's over a year ago now!

And nope, renault MOt'd it the following week and found nothing! lol!

Dave - had seen that site previously but to be honest I'd rather just go down the new caliper route as I haven't really got time to start stripping them down.

Josh - is next day delivery a possibility?

Addz - thanks, will have a look on there.

Yes can send it next day for 10 pounds.

 

[Da]

Thanks Josh, will see what Renault say tomorrow and get back to you.

 

[Da]

Well the result of today's MOT - she passed!! :approve:

So I am now on the hunt for a new caliper which I will replace myself.

Asked Renault out of curiosity how much a new one was - £133 plus VAT!

 

[Da]

Caliper replaced tonight, all sorted and happy again! Took about an hour and half, not bad for a novice!

:approve:

 

[Russ_16v]

nice one fella, was going to say it wont fail the MOT unless the leak is visable

 

[Da]

Yeah was a piece of piss to be honest, just need to bleed in the morning then everything should be sorted