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[tango]

So my brake calliper started leaking
I ordered a new one from euro car parts
But it’s the wrong size and they’re Only got the one type
Any suggestions where i can get one from
Tia

[biggriffin]

V6,, or early 2.0

I've got a pair of V6, need a clean, £40, depends on the weight to dispatch them. So I might be able to include postages.

[tango]

V6
Just need the drivers side tbh

[Doctor Gollum]

V6
Just need the drivers side tbh

Engine size... 🤔

Vented ones aren't available new.

[tango]

2.6
Solid discs
Calliper has no.42 on it
The one I bought from euro had 40 stamped on it

[VXL V6]

2.6 should be vented discs and a caliper stamped 42 is for vented.

[biggriffin]

I'm assuming the op wants fronts... I have no rears, which on a 2.6 should be vented.

[Doctor Gollum]

2.6
Solid discs
Calliper has no.42 on it
The one I bought from euro had 40 stamped on it

Number is piston diameter. 42 is the correct one for your car.

You need to be 100% clear that the discs currently fitted are solid. I would wager that your caliper 'leak' is because the pistons have come out too far because the wrong discs are fitted.

You have two choices... These are either/or, and nothing else.

1. Keep your current calipers, and immediately* fit the correct 286x20mm VENTED discs with new pads.

Or

2. Immediately* obtain a second '40' caliper from Eurocraparts and fit to your currently fitted 'SOLID' 286x12mm discs, ideally with new pads.

*Immediately means. DO NOT drive the car until you have done either option. Ignoring this point could easy involve DEATH WHEN, not if, the brakes fail completely as all the fluid comes out

[tango]

I need rear
have solid discs on the rear

[YZ250]

OP wants rear drivers side.    A slight mis-spelling in the title may have confused things. 

If the rear caliper is for vented discs and it is wearing solid discs, won't the OP be at risk of a bigger leak if the piston falls out. 

[Doctor Gollum]

I need rear
have solid discs on the rear

2.6
Solid discs
Calliper has no.42 on it
The one I bought from euro had 40 stamped on it

Number is piston diameter. 42 is the correct one for your car.

You need to be 100% clear that the discs currently fitted are solid. I would wager that your caliper 'leak' is because the pistons have come out too far because the wrong discs are fitted.

You have two choices... These are either/or, and nothing else.

1. Keep your current calipers, and immediately* fit the correct 286x20mm VENTED discs with new pads.

Or

2. Immediately* obtain a second '40' caliper from Eurocraparts and fit to your currently fitted 'SOLID' 286x12mm discs, ideally with new pads.

*Immediately means. DO NOT drive the car until you have done either option. Ignoring this point could easy involve DEATH WHEN, not if, the brakes fail completely as all the fluid comes out

[Enceladus]

OP wants rear drivers side.    A slight mis-spelling in the title may have confused things. 

If the rear caliper is for vented discs and it is wearing solid discs, won't the OP be at risk of a bigger leak if the piston falls out. 

That's probably why it's now leaking. Bit of wear on the pads and the pistons are pushed out too far. And the other side will follow shortly.
The caliper is stamped 42mm so it's for vented discs. The discs need to be changed for vented on both sides, before the car is driven.

Is there a repair kit available for 42mm vented rear caiipers?

[Doctor Gollum]

OP wants rear drivers side.    A slight mis-spelling in the title may have confused things. 

If the rear caliper is for vented discs and it is wearing solid discs, won't the OP be at risk of a bigger leak if the piston falls out. 

Exactly, hence the repetition, as it's a point that needs hammering home to anyone who thinks fitting solid discs to vented calipers.

2.6
Solid discs
Calliper has no.42 on it
The one I bought from euro had 40 stamped on it

Number is piston diameter. 42 is the correct one for your car.

You need to be 100% clear that the discs currently fitted are solid. I would wager that your caliper 'leak' is because the pistons have come out too far because the wrong discs are fitted.

You have two choices... These are either/or, and nothing else.

1. Keep your current calipers, and immediately* fit the correct 286x20mm VENTED discs with new pads.

Or

2. Immediately* obtain a second '40' caliper from Eurocraparts and fit to your currently fitted 'SOLID' 286x12mm discs, ideally with new pads.

*Immediately means. DO NOT drive the car until you have done either option. Ignoring this point could easy involve DEATH WHEN, not if, the brakes fail completely as all the fluid comes out

[VXL V6]

OP wants rear drivers side.    A slight mis-spelling in the title may have confused things. 

If the rear caliper is for vented discs and it is wearing solid discs, won't the OP be at risk of a bigger leak if the piston falls out. 

Exactly that, the rear caliper is stamped 42 which is a caliper for a vented disc (all 3 of my 3.2's have rear calipers with 42 stamped on them), all 2.6 and 3.2 had vented discs front and rear, therefore, at some point the wrong discs are currently fitted as far as I can see.

[tango]

Ok
So looks like previous owner has put in wrong discs