rear brake question?
09-16-2002, 08:13 AM
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rear brake question?
Are the third generation Maximas equipped with a float level indicator in the master cylinder? and also is it a common failure for the rear wheel cylinders to leak externally? Any information would help. thanks
09-16-2002, 08:21 AM
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Re: rear brake question?
Originally posted by Blaximazx
Are the third generation Maximas equipped with a float level indicator in the master cylinder? and also is it a common failure for the rear wheel cylinders to leak externally? Any information would help. thanks
Are the third generation Maximas equipped with a float level indicator in the master cylinder? and also is it a common failure for the rear wheel cylinders to leak externally? Any information would help. thanks
yes, there is a level sensor on the brake fluid cylinder, it activates the "BRAKE" light on the dash (the same one as the parking brake lights up) so a lot of people think they have a problem with their parking brake because the light stays on but it's really because their brake fluid is low
09-16-2002, 08:34 AM
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Re: Re: rear brake question?
Originally posted by «§»Craig B«§»
if the rear cylinders are leaking, you'll probably need to rebuild the caliper
yes, there is a level sensor on the brake fluid cylinder, it activates the "BRAKE" light on the dash (the same one as the parking brake lights up) so a lot of people think they have a problem with their parking brake because the light stays on but it's really because their brake fluid is low
if the rear cylinders are leaking, you'll probably need to rebuild the caliper
yes, there is a level sensor on the brake fluid cylinder, it activates the "BRAKE" light on the dash (the same one as the parking brake lights up) so a lot of people think they have a problem with their parking brake because the light stays on but it's really because their brake fluid is low
09-16-2002, 09:42 AM
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Re: Re: Re: rear brake question?
Originally posted by Blaximazx
How many of the 3rd gen owners out there actually had to replace them due to a brake fluid leak rather than preventive maintenance.
How many of the 3rd gen owners out there actually had to replace them due to a brake fluid leak rather than preventive maintenance.
I have no idea; I dont hear about it very often though. I rebuilt mine because the caliper started sticking, but it still wasn't leaking
09-16-2002, 10:03 AM
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Are you referring to the drum or disc rear brakes?
The drums are pretty common to leak after many years. new/reman wheel cylinders are about $35 each at a parts store. I've changed both on my 93GXE, and changed another set on a friend's 90 a few months back. both cars had around 110k on them when they needed replacing.
The drums are pretty common to leak after many years. new/reman wheel cylinders are about $35 each at a parts store. I've changed both on my 93GXE, and changed another set on a friend's 90 a few months back. both cars had around 110k on them when they needed replacing.
09-16-2002, 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by Blaximazx
Thanks for the info Matt, the question was directed at rear drum brakes, when are you going to have some free time to make up our next Meet in KC?
Thanks for the info Matt, the question was directed at rear drum brakes, when are you going to have some free time to make up our next Meet in KC?
09-16-2002, 02:18 PM
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Originally posted by Blaximazx
Thanks for the info Matt, the question was directed at rear drum brakes, when are you going to have some free time to make up our next Meet in KC?
Thanks for the info Matt, the question was directed at rear drum brakes, when are you going to have some free time to make up our next Meet in KC?
I'm going to try to make it back up that way before winter, but no promises.. have half a dozen projects I want to finish on the car too, like the stereo at minimum.
Then it's back on the turbo project, not that I've got my brakes up to par for a 300hp car.
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