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Old May 17th, 2008, 04:32 PM   #1
drumzz
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should it be dripping?

hi,

i felt that the brakes on my S were feelign a bit weak, so i decided to opt for the gtt spiroslot package, discs + pads.

went to get these fitted, and when the mechanic pumped the caliper with a tool, brake fluid spurted out. he therefore thought it was a faulty caliper. however, he did the same to the other side, and saw that the seals for the caliper were also wet.

HOWEVER, the new discs/pads were tghen fitted, and the mechanics pumped the brakes through the pedal and it was fine, no leaks anywhere.

therefore, is this a problem or is it considered normal, even the mechanic wasn't sure the reason i ask is because there was around 50% left on my old pads, yet they felt weak, and these new brakes dont feel that sharp (maybe because they aren't broken in yet).

what to do!!?

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