Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
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Issue with brake fluid leak - help needed
I changed the front brake pads on my MY12 D4 a couple of weeks ago. Hardly used car since, but have noticed a very small patch of fluid under front nearside wheel. Just taken the wheel off and looks like I have a small leak from where the brake pipe attaches to the brake caliper. There is a bolt, which I suspect may have loosened slightly when I levered to the brake caliper up.
I've checked the brake fluid levels and it looks pretty much the same as when I had changed the pads, so I haven't lost much.
Question - ok to just nip that bolt up slightly? Is there a torque that it should be set to?MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
24th Jun 2017 3:44 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I suppose the correct way would be to undo it, and fit new seals ect. Personally I'd just nip it up a bit and see if it cures it.
Not sure of the torque value. It won't be much, so a light 'nip' should do it.
24th Jun 2017 8:26 pm
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 828
thanks. I did just that, will have a look tomorrow and see if its resolved the issue.MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
24th Jun 2017 9:37 pm
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 828
After a short drive, removed the wheel and checked it this morning. All good, no fluid showing. MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
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