Break problem's

[New Jeep Owner]

 Hi there, got a minor problem with my 110. I was testing my brakes and all seemed fine but when i parked up i noticed brake fluid all over the inside of the tyre. Had a friend take a look and whenevr i punch the breaks i get a shot of brakefluid from between the calipers, now ive taken them apart and cant help but notice that inside the caliper there is a recess which looks like it should hold some type of gasket but there was none there just wondering if thats what im missing or if it's something else. Cheers guys

[Saffy]

why do all the manuals say do not split a brake caliper apart? :doh: Probably not something you should do willy nilly.

Anyhow....possible it is a missing an o-ring/rubber seal.

http://www.landroverweb.com/Caliper/Brake-Caliper-1.htm

[thompjas]

Hi,

the manual states not to split the caliper, friends warned me not to do it either. But I did and luckily I had a brake caliper overhaul kit that included the piston seals and ring, plus the little "o" ring for inbetween the calipers. My 2.5NAD now has decent brakes !

Ah forgot to mention I also put the caliper halves into the dishwasher to clean out all of the Mud/fluid that was in them !

[New Jeep Owner]

Ok guys thanks. Now know i need to pick up an seal. Thanks again.