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elliswarner · 04-18-2009, 10:20 PM

Sounds like the dust seal around the piston was not seated after they installed new pads and now the seal is cut or worn through. This will allow water in around the piston and will rust. You need to rebuild the caliper and replace the dust seal

04-18-2009, 10:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
elliswarner Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Troy Ohio Age: 56 Posts: 72 casey	Sounds like the dust seal around the piston was not seated after they installed new pads and now the seal is cut or worn through. This will allow water in around the piston and will rust. You need to rebuild the caliper and replace the dust seal