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NHTSARecalled Apr 17, 1979 · #79V101000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

AN INCORRECT FLUID WAS USED AS AN ASSEMBLY AID (LUBRICATION) DURING INSTALLATION OF THE PISTON SEAL IN FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH WERE INSTALLED IN 10.5" X 1" DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES USED ON "A" SERIES CARS. THE INCORRECT FLUID ATTACKS THE PISTON SEAL AND CAUSES THEM TO SWELL AND DETERIORATE.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON SEALS.

View the official CPSC notice