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K5 brakes leaking - caliper..

K5_Fla

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84 K5 Blazer / 6in lift

Inside the wheel on the top of the caliper there is a 7/16 bolt that hold in the brake line. I noticed brake fluid all down the caliper and the inside of the tire. Looked like it was coming from the area the bolt holds the brake line to caliper.

I tightened that 7/16 bolt that hold the break line in the caliper. It didn’t tighten much …but I did get a little out of it.

After this I sprayed brake cleaner all over the caliper and shield to clean off the brake fluid. Started the truck up and pumped the brakes for a few min. held the brakes down, etc. Checked and there was no leaking. I guess I should also drive it some real well too.

My concern is that I just got 2 inches of more lift on my truck. I have extended brake lines ( from when it was a 4in lift) and they still have some play now with the bigger lift. They aren’t pulled tight or anything…..but also don’t have a lot of extra length.

Any ideas? I know zero about brakes…. thanks
 
Wouldn't hurt to bleed the brakes.
As for line length: drop brackets if possible, or longer lines, or limit axle droop.
 
there is a small thin copper compression washer that goes behind that fitting, maybe that needs replacing plus extending your brake line
 
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