1993 Vauxhall Astra

1993 VAUXHALL ASTRA

BRUCE.MCCULLAGH

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Brakes problem
1993 Vauxhall Astra Engine Size unknown Two Wheel Drive Manual 129000 miles
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i have brake fluid dripping down the inside of my back wheel could you please tell me the problem and how to fix

Dec 19, 2007 at 5:52 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Do you have disc or drum rear brakes?

Mark (mhpautos)

Dec 19, 2007 at 5:56 AM

BRUCE.MCCULLAGH

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[quote:0369858fd3="mhpautos"]Hi there,

Do you have disc or drum rear brakes?

Mark (mhpautos)[/quote:0369858fd3]i have drum rear brakes

Dec 19, 2007 at 5:59 AM

BRUCE.MCCULLAGH

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i have drum rear brakes

Dec 19, 2007 at 6:01 AM

MHPAUTOS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Remove the wheel and brake drum, check the wheel cylinder for leaks, peel back rubber boots, if leaking replace with new (do both sides) clean all fluid from linings (if you dismantle, make a detailed drawing as to where all parts go, including directions of springs. Re bleed brakes. If wheel cylinder is dry, check for damaged hydraulic pipe into wheel cylinder. I will be off line untill tomorrow as i am in Australia and it is after 11-00 PM. leave a post if you require further infomation.

Mark (mhpautos)

Dec 19, 2007 at 6:08 AM

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