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 Leaky brake cylinder? 
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Post Leaky brake cylinder?
I have a loud grindy rear brake noise and I'm second pressing the pedal, I'm presuming this is indicative of a leaky rear cylinder?

Is this a STOP-USING-CAR-NOW type issue or more of a wait-until-its-warm-and-dry-and-do-it-then type issue? I've done about 4k since I first noticed it...


February 2nd, 2015, 12:02 am
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Post Re: Leaky brake cylinder?
Look at the brake fluid level. Is it dropping? Maybe the lining is used up so you hear metal againt metal or just badly centered brake shoes making noise. Also wheater conditions can cause noise. Best is to remove the drums for a look. 5 min job. Good luck

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February 2nd, 2015, 12:16 am
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Post Re: Leaky brake cylinder?
Cheers Peter, I'll have a look when I get the chance - I've never actually looked at the rear brakes on my D*lly in 7 years and 60,000 miles... should probably take a peak.


February 2nd, 2015, 12:44 am
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Yes I get that a lot. '' My brakes are fine'' Havent had them done for donkey' years. Well no wonder when the whole thing is seized including the brake cylinders.

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February 2nd, 2015, 12:51 am
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Post Re: Leaky brake cylinder?
Samuel I'm shocked :shock:
Have 44mm 3/4" socket & bar if needed.

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February 2nd, 2015, 12:53 am
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Post Re: Leaky brake cylinder?
My bet would be seized pivots leading to the lining seperating from and falling off (at least) one of the shoes. I reckon you would be wise to place an order with your preferred parts supplier for a pair of cylinders and a set of shoes now..!


February 2nd, 2015, 12:01 pm
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Post Re: Leaky brake cylinder?
citroenboat wrote:
Samuel I'm shocked :shock:
Have 44mm 3/4" socket & bar if needed.


when it comes to brake neglect Sam has previous
" whats all that glitter on my bulkhead?"
" the remains of your disks!"
"oh thats what the noise is"

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February 2nd, 2015, 9:25 pm
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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February 3rd, 2015, 1:29 am
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Post Re: Leaky brake cylinder?
i had a man who complained about noise when braking too. He used his brakes so long the disc brake blocs were worn so thin they fell out and he was braking on the calipers that were worn away about half already... :mrgreen:


February 3rd, 2015, 9:25 am
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^^ was that me? ;)


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