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Oil leak at the rear off side wheel

Jimx5
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16 Jul 2018 10:26 #194326 by Jimx5

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Rub the fluid between your finger and thumb, if it feels oily it's diff oil but if it has a dry feel about it it's brake fluid.
Dave (in Hindley)

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16 Jul 2018 12:33 #194327 by HUN

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Hi Martin.

That would be a real shame as all four have been changed 12 moths ago.
What's led you to this conclusion? Or it's obvious somehow for an experience mechanic?

Regards, Gabor

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16 Jul 2018 12:40 #194328 by HUN

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Hi Dave.

I will check tonight. Can you recommend a reputable mechanic in Hindley? I think it might be out of my comfort zone as I've never done brakes or wheel bearings.

Regards, Gabor

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16 Jul 2018 14:31 - 16 Jul 2018 14:34 #194336 by Jimx5

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AVS mot's and ML autos both are on Darby Lane Hindley.

I use both of them for my MOTs, i can't recommend one over the other as they are both good, if i was really pushed...AVS.

I'd offer to have a look myself but i've not worked for the last 7 weeks as i'm laid up with shingles in my left thigh and across my back.

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16 Jul 2018 15:30 #194337 by mlines

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HUN wrote: Hi Martin.

That would be a real shame as all four have been changed 12 moths ago.
What's led you to this conclusion? Or it's obvious somehow for an experience mechanic?

Regards, Gabor

Because its usually the rear wheel bearing and if it was the brake cylinder you would quite quickly have pushed out all your brake fluid. Always worth a check of course but I would put money on the bearing.

Rear wheel bearings have quite a short life if you do any form of off-roading as they are poorly protected.

Martin

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16 Jul 2018 16:41 #194341 by HUN

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Hi Martin.

Thank you for the explanation. It's always a pleasure to make bussiness with you so by the looks of it I gonna submit a second order from your shop then. I wish I had a very deep pocket for spending money on my loved Jimny this frequently...

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