Oil substance on drivers wheel

[dombat]

Drove to work and noticed that a small amount of liquid had been thrown out of the wheel spokes.

On closer inspection, it is slightly oily to the touch, clear and doesn't really smell.

If this was brake fluid wouldn't it strip the paint/laquer off the wheels (they are white)?

Therefore could this be shock absorber oil? (Tein Super street 2000 miles old)

I haven't had time to jack it up yet to have a closer look to see if the brake lines are damaged or any oil on the shock. Brake reservoir is not at max but not too low either might have dropped a little (need to keep an eye on it).

 

[oldaneal]

1st guess from me would be a spilt in the cv boot

 

[pulsarboby]

doubt whether its a cv boot as thats black grease and it stinks.

could be coolant, or brake fluid, you need to check it out whatever it is

 

[dombat]

Definitely coming out the caliper somewhere (fairly new Wilwood 4 pots).

Will jack it up tomorrow to look on the inner side.

Hopefully it's just the bleed valve come a little loose. Otherwise the caliper's coming off for a refit!

 

[vss irvine]

i wouldnt drive it until you see what it is.

 

[gunmetalgtir]

might be the seals on the wilwoods that are fecked there not the best quality brakes

 

[dombat]

Don't worry, I rarely drive it anyway! I always cycle to try and reduce my gigantic gut!

 

[vss irvine]

i should do that, but im a happy fat lad!