How Can You Diagnose a Bad Brake Caliper in Older Cars?
In older cars, brake caliper is one of many important parts of a braking system. Combined with brake pads, they have the enormous task of changing the vehicle's forward motion to heat which stops the vehicle. If they don't work properly, stopping the vehicle can be very difficult. The simple steps below will help you diagnose whether your brake caliper is bad or not. Se lf-inspection of the caliper Visually inspect the exterior of the brake caliper and look for cracks responsible for brake fluid leakage. If you see cracks, the unit needs to be replaced. Areas which are leaking will be wet or have streaks. Instruct your assistant to operate the brakes while you observe their operation. If the caliper does not move or you can still turn the rotor with the brakes applied, then check whether or not brake fluid is reaching the caliper. Brake fluid level First, find the air bleed valve on the backside of the caliper. Then, attach a small hose to the valve and put the other