2006 Hyundai Tuscon Caliper Fell off

2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON
62,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MALIZ45
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I took my car in to get new pads 7 weeks ago. About three weeks ago I heard a rubbing sound coming from the rear passeneger side. On the way home tonight I lost my brakes and nearly crashed. I opened the hood and noticed I did not have any brake fluid. The rear caliper had fallen off. It was still there but the piston was half way out and fluid was all over. Should the mechanic be liable ofr this caliper falling off?
Nov 9, 2009 at 12:37 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If this was the brake that was replaced he may not have tightened the caliper bolts correctly and not used a thread locking compound, i would be talking to the mechanic that did this job.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 14, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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