Non Clio brake question

[nicknameless]

My OH's friend has just had her Nissan micro mot'd and serviced.

Advisory says slight leak in o/s/r wheel cylinder but garage have said it will be fine till next service.

Clueless about drum brakes but don't like the sound of leaking brake fluid. Is this something to be concerned about (sorry i'm clueless)?

 

[cooper666]

the garage should have told her to get it repaired mate. Can't be to carefull with brakes I'd find a new garage.

 

[Paddy_R]

It will most likely be leaking inside the drum, they do tend to be very minor and 'weep' very small amounts of fluid. I'd get it seen to ASAP as you can never be to careful with brakes.

 

[nicknameless]

Thanks guys - I'll pass that on.

 

[Foxspeed]

if it was leaking fluid in to the brakes then it needs changing - no messing!

what it will be is slight wetness behind the outer piston seal - so it will need changing shortly - two options fit a seal kit if available or if not just replace - they are usually easy to change..

 

[marshall]

Cylinders in the drums are usually an easy change. It was always getting all the springs back on the shoes and in the drum i struggled with

 

[Foxspeed]

Cylinders in the drums are usually an easy change. It was always getting all the springs back on the shoes and in the drum i struggled with

most you can change without removing the shoes etc :wiz:

 

[nicknameless]

if it was leaking fluid in to the brakes then it needs changing - no messing!

what it will be is slight wetness behind the outer piston seal - so it will need changing shortly - two options fit a seal kit if available or if not just replace - they are usually easy to change..

cheers mate - will make sure she's aware of that.

 

[Chrisgti6]

Usually a cheap part too, which is a bonus. If having it done at a garage i'd budget an hour labour and £20ish for the part?

 

[sideways danny]

Usually a cheap part too, which is a bonus. If having it done at a garage i'd budget an hour labour and £20ish for the part?

what is it like living in 1995? LOL, I paid more than that for a mk2 escort rear cylinder 12 years ago. It won't be expensive, but be realistic

 

[Foxspeed]

what is it like living in 1995? LOL, I paid more than that for a mk2 escort rear cylinder 12 years ago. It won't be expensive, but be realistic

ecp = £22 - £27 for a 2006 1.2 mirca rear wheel cylinder...

 

[Chrisgti6]

what is it like living in 1995? LOL, I paid more than that for a mk2 escort rear cylinder 12 years ago. It won't be expensive, but be realistic

So, as Foxspeed has shown - it is £20ish

I'll await my apology........................