Mystery Brake Caliper Leak, What Caused It? #brakesystem
I came out on a cold winter morning to find a puddle of brake fluid under the right front tire of my 2005 Honda Element. Upon further inspection, I found the caliper leaking from the piston. In this video I explore the possible causes of this leak as I dissect this caliper.
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Special Thanks to TRQ for providing the new calipers in this video. https://www.trqautoparts.com
Front Brake Calipers for Honda Element (red): https://www.1aauto.com/honda-cr-v-element-front-driver-and-passenger-side-2-piece-performance-brake-caliper-set-trq-performance-cla41674/i/1abcs00560/2801252/2005
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