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oil on inside of front tires?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by STEC, Feb 5, 2014.

  1. Feb 5, 2014 at 11:16 AM
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    STEC

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    noticed today oil running down inside of front tires. only thing i can think is brake fluid , anyone else have this happen. brake fluid is full also.
     
  2. Feb 5, 2014 at 11:41 AM
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    caliper blew a seal. Rebuild it or replace the caliper. You will loose brake fluid (and it will get worse), your braking power will be very diminished, and, if you're really unlucky, you can get fluid on the pads and then you pretty much won't have working brakes.

    Also, watch out if only one caliper is leaking because when you brake, your truck will pull to one way.
    I guess if you're really short on cash, you can keep adding fluid as a band-aid, but I don't recommend it. Brake fluid will eat your paint, leaving the metal exposed beneath. Your tire will fling brake fluid all over your frame, and in your wheelwell and engine bay, so be careful.
     
  3. Feb 5, 2014 at 12:06 PM
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    thats what i figured.illl get some new calipers on it.thanks..
     
  4. Feb 5, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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    Good idea.
    Make sure you get new pads too
     

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