Can You Still Drive with a Leaking Brake Caliper?

[BriannaAnn]

A leaking brake caliper should not be driven with, as it will reduce braking force and increase stopping distance. A leaking brake air compressor pump can cause the brake pedal to fail, making the brakes feel stiff and losing power assistance. Below are the reasons that can lead to brake failure: 1. Lack of necessary maintenance on the brake system: too much debris in the master cylinder, poor sealing, failure of the vacuum booster pump, contaminated brake fluid or mixing different types of brake fluid causing vapor lock when heated, leakage in the master or slave cylinder, or leaks in the air reservoir or pipe connections; 2. Mechanical failure due to improper operation: such as prolonged downhill driving causing the brake pads to overheat, carbonization of the brake drum, and complete loss of braking function; 3. Severe overloading: under the effect of gravitational acceleration, the vehicle's inertia increases, directly leading to brake failure.