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fordlovr · 12-08-2018, 06:33 PM

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

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

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

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

Jack E/NJ · 12-09-2018, 05:44 PM

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

V12Bill · 12-09-2018, 08:42 PM

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

fordlovr · 12-11-2018, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V12Bill

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

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

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

12-08-2018, 06:33 PM	#1
fordlovr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rangiora,New Zealand Posts: 162	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!!! Last edited by fordlovr; 12-08-2018 at 06:38 PM.

12-08-2018, 07:27 PM	#2
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,272	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

12-09-2018, 09:36 AM	#3
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,906	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.

12-09-2018, 05:32 PM	#4
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Oil Leak In what world is a leak on the backing plate acceptable???

12-09-2018, 05:44 PM	#5
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,272	Re: Oil Leak Agreed. Brake fluid wouldn't be acceptable if that's what the oil is. Jack E/NJ

12-09-2018, 08:42 PM	#6
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Oil Leak Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Any oil is not acceptable. It could be differential oil soaking the shoes.

12-11-2018, 06:47 AM	#8
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	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. __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1