Equipment recall 87E001000 · January 3, 1987

Midas Midas

Leaking brake caliper piston seal.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Leaking brake caliper piston seal.
Consequence: Caliper with leaking piston seal would allow brake fluidleakage, which could impair braking ability on the front portion of the dualbraking system.
Remedy: Replace any caliper with damaged seal with new caliper.
Notes: System: brake.vehicel category: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87E001000
Reported to NHTSA: January 3, 1987
Filed by: MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Owner notification: November 4, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,936
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 87E001000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Midas Midas (model year not listed)

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