Leaky SVO rear caliper...my options?

fastsvo · 05-12-2001, 04:29 AM

The same caliper I changed 6 years ago, has decided to leak on me again. Last time, bought two new rear calipers, this time I just want to fix this one. It is leaking where the parking brake cable meets the bracket arm assembly on back of the caliper. Can this be rebuilt? Is it something that comes apart and there is a seal behind it? Other than the early Versailles, what other ford caliper would work? What about 94+ mustangs? Anyone have a good source? Thanks in advance.

KULTULZ · 05-15-2001, 05:43 AM

It takes special service tools to properly rebuild your rear caliper. The piston actually ratchets instead of moving in and out as on a front caliper.

If it was mine and I didn`t want to invest in the service tools, I would price a rebuilt BENDIX caliper (no PEP BOYS).

BTW...If the brake fluid is changed regularly (once a year), you most likely will not experience hydraulic failure.

[This message has been edited by KULTULZ (edited 05-15-2001).]

05-12-2001, 04:29 AM	#1
fastsvo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 44	Leaky SVO rear caliper...my options? The same caliper I changed 6 years ago, has decided to leak on me again. Last time, bought two new rear calipers, this time I just want to fix this one. It is leaking where the parking brake cable meets the bracket arm assembly on back of the caliper. Can this be rebuilt? Is it something that comes apart and there is a seal behind it? Other than the early Versailles, what other ford caliper would work? What about 94+ mustangs? Anyone have a good source? Thanks in advance.

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05-15-2001, 05:43 AM	#2
KULTULZ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WDC/BAL Metro Posts: 17	It takes special service tools to properly rebuild your rear caliper. The piston actually ratchets instead of moving in and out as on a front caliper. If it was mine and I didn`t want to invest in the service tools, I would price a rebuilt BENDIX caliper (no PEP BOYS). BTW...If the brake fluid is changed regularly (once a year), you most likely will not experience hydraulic failure. [This message has been edited by KULTULZ (edited 05-15-2001).]