Akebono problem:/

6mtg37s

So the drive was spirited and I end up with a whole lot of scratches on the disc (not too worried since they will go away by time) but what worried me is the little brake fluid that came out of the caliper. It was a little fluid(which made my caliper change color) from the bolt located on the top covered by the rubber. I don't know whether to take it to the dealer or just add some fluid and drive on. Any suggestions?

6mtg37s

One more thing, it doesn't leak or anything anymore but the pedal does feel a little softer.

Trips

Check the brake fluid level, and if it doesn't feel right? take it in, and have it checked, Just to be on the safe side.

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6mtg37s

Im scared that they might go off on me for driving it hard hahaaa, I'm gonna add some fluid tomorrow. I hope the caliper isn't destroyed.

christian370z

They can't tell you that, and you aren't obligated to tell them the circumstances. Besides, there are members who beat on these Akebonos all the time both on and off the track and have not had these issues.

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6mtg37s

hm, I'll let my service manager take a look at it tomorrow, hopefully warranty might cover it.

ChrisSlicks

That is the bleeder screw. You either have a defective bleeder screw or it isn't tightened correctly. If it let fluid out then it is also likely that it let air in, contributing to your spongy pedal feel.

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spearfish25

I had two calipers leak some fluid from the bleeder screw during a track day (white residue trail down the caliper from the screw). Given that the pedal stayed solid, we concluded that some residual brake fluid sitting in the bleeder nipple boiled off (the opening is upward so it can hold a few mls).

It sounds like you boiled your fluid. Either you had some fluid in the bleeder screw top that also boiled off, or your bleeder screws need a little tightening. A 10mm wrench makes it an easy job, but you'll have to pull the wheel to get at the inside bleeder screw (two on each caliper).

If the pedal is spongy, you'll still need to bleed your brakes though.

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kenchan

also make sure you bleed both sides per caliper...

JollyGoodChap

I think it's crazy how companies make sports cars that are meant to be driven hard and give you features taht make it perform better yet it'll void warranty or is simply not covered.

wasn't the launch control feature on the r35 GTR an example of this?

Mike

you definitely want to bleed them.

I get that all the time at the track, especially the brake intensive track that I go to. My theory is that the heat expands the caliper just enough to allow some fluid to escape around the bleed screw, as I have tightened and tightened mine as tight as they will go, and it only happens on the track.

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6mtg37s

So if I bleed them should I stick to stock fluid? Or is it okay to mix the stock with for example ATE Super Blue? Or any other fluid better than stock.

christian370z

If you boiled the stock fluid this time, it will happen again if you just use the OEM fluid again. I plan on using Motul RBF600 which is overkill but I find piece of mind knowing I will never have to worry about boiling the fluid ever, it is a popular choice here with great results.

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6mtg37s

Thats i dont want the factory fluid, its such crap. Im thinking about the ate tho.

sig11

SuperBlue works fine for me. I would flush the factory stuff out with it rather than topping up though.