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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: Mikey97D on July 14, 2020, 08:22:47 AM

Title: Brake Fluid Contaminated Pads
Post by: Mikey97D on July 14, 2020, 08:22:47 AM
Unfortunately, it looks as if my re-manufactured rear caliper on the driver side sprung a leak and now the Hawk pads on that side are soaked.  It is DOT 4 brake fluid not sure if it makes any difference. 

If I didn't spend the extra coin on these pads I would just replace the pads, but curious if the Hawk pads can be cleaned.  I see online that the brake fluid is water soluble and the puddle in my driveway cleaned up well.  I am just not sure how long it has been leaking since I oddly don't notice a brake pedal feel change.
Title: Re: Brake Fluid Contaminated Pads
Post by: Mikey97D on August 26, 2020, 11:01:50 AM
Update - the pads did not looked soaked but I did wash them off before putting them back on the car.  I have not noticed a difference or seen the wheel lock up on hard braking.  So far so good.