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fordlovr

12-08-2018 06:33 PM

Oil Leak

what do the team think the problem is here? It looks like a shadow on the backing plate but is a thin film of oil. you can see the drip at the bottom.. OOPS. LOOKS LIKE I LOST THE PICS!!!

Jack E/NJ

12-08-2018 07:27 PM

Re: Oil Leak

Pictures probably aren't needed. A thin film of oil on a backing plate with a drip at the bottom seems normal and not a problem. 8^) Jack E/NJ

Bored&Stroked

12-09-2018 09:36 AM

Re: Oil Leak

If you're talking about a brake backing plate - with a drip at the bottom, to me that means a leaking wheel cylinder . . . which is a problem that needs to be fixed.

V12Bill

12-09-2018 05:32 PM

Re: Oil Leak

In what world is a leak on the backing plate acceptable???

Jack E/NJ

12-09-2018 05:44 PM

Re: Oil Leak

Agreed. Brake fluid wouldn't be acceptable if that's what the oil is. Jack E/NJ

V12Bill

12-09-2018 08:42 PM

Re: Oil Leak

Any oil is not acceptable. It could be differential oil soaking the shoes.

fordlovr

12-11-2018 02:45 AM

Re: Oil Leak

Quote:

Originally Posted by V12Bill (Post 1704113)

Any oil is not acceptable. It could be differential oil soaking the shoes.

This is what I was thinking. So.... would/could it be a seal leaking?

adileo

12-11-2018 06:47 AM

Re: Oil Leak

I had this on my F1. It was a blown shock.

I did, as I suggest you do, double check for leaking wheel cylinder.

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