Possible leaking brake caliper (drivers front)

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 326 Saxo 1.1 forte 2001 X plate
    #1
    Possible leaking brake caliper (drivers front)

    Was wondering if you could just replace the sels/ washers?

    Or is it only the whole caliper unit you have to buy and replace?

    Any ideas?

    Many thanks
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 326 Saxo 1.1 forte 2001 X plate
    #2
    Forgot to mention it is a 1.1 forte 2001 on an X
  3. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006
    #3
    I'd just buy a new caliper and be done with it.
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  4. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 326 Saxo 1.1 forte 2001 X plate
    #4
    ok cheers mate and obviously u've got to bleed the system after fitting it
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #5
    good used mk2 1.1 calipers here £20 posted each or £30 the pair
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  6. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 326 Saxo 1.1 forte 2001 X plate
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mandyslover70 View Post
    good used mk2 1.1 calipers here £20 posted each or £30 the pair

    Ok is it ok to use second hand 1's as they could be on their ay out soon? who knows?

    also when i refit them will i need to bleed the system?

    Thanks.
  7. Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Somewhere between Bedford and Brixworth Posts: 2373 106 XS 16v Driveway Ornament
    #7
    If it's 4 stud, mk1 or mk2 calipers will be identical.

    Try and get the newest you can, within reason but just a visual check over the rubbers and insist on freeing the bleed nipples and brake lines before you take them away.

    You'll only need to bleed the front brakes when you fit them
  8. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 326 Saxo 1.1 forte 2001 X plate
    #8
    ok cheers mate