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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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any one know why fluid would be leaking out of the rear brake around the pad and how you would fix it,2001 polaris sportsman
 
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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i would try tightening the brake line nut and inspect the brake line for damage. do the brakes seem weaker or different at all?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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yeah they are weaker , i dont know too much though because its my friends quad im just tryin to help him out
 
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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yeah if its not the line than its the caliper piston seal...........
 
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Or just the bleeder may need to be tighten.......I would agree with MECHANIKE....The caliper is leaking!!.......Caper............
 
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