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New Tacoma brake fluid leak?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SpaceStones, Oct 29, 2022.

  1. Oct 29, 2022 at 3:49 PM
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    SpaceStones

    SpaceStones [OP] New Member

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    Hello! I'm new to the world of Tacos. Will post more photos soon! Do I already have a fluid leak coming from my calipers? I'm doing my first 5000 mile service and noticed this on both of the front calipers. IMG_20221029_173008_743.jpg IMG_20221029_173157_985.jpg IMG_20221029_173041_407.jpg
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2022 at 6:38 PM
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    na8rboy

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    Looks like brake pad lube/grease. They (factory) lube back of pads/shims/pins to prevent pad slap.
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2022 at 7:19 PM
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    hiPSI

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    No. Realize what you are looking at....
    Where is your piston. Where is the line feeding the piston....
    You may be need to take it to someone who knows a 5K service.
     
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  4. Oct 29, 2022 at 8:44 PM
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    SpaceStones

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    OK thanks. Makes better sence now. Been decades since I messed with brakes on a vehicle.
     
  5. Oct 29, 2022 at 8:46 PM
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    I get her done but thanks for the advice.
     
  6. Oct 29, 2022 at 8:54 PM
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    it's totaled

    when's the partout?
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2022 at 10:18 PM
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    RustyGreen

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    Welcome to the forum :hattip:
     
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  8. Oct 29, 2022 at 10:51 PM
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    RIX TUX

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    Is today friday?:crapstorm:
     
  9. Oct 30, 2022 at 7:33 AM
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    Definitely grease residue, mine had and occasionally has the same thing. If it bugs you hit it with some brakeclean.
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2022 at 10:57 AM
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    Stewart

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    OR Wheels, cruise, intermittent wipers, carhart seat covers, FT-7900R
    Not brake fluid.

    God bless,
     

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