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RE: TR4 rear wheel brake cylinder leak

To: "triumphs" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: TR4 rear wheel brake cylinder leak
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 18:12:36 -0700
> I spotted a leak at the right rear wheel that appears to be from the
> brake slave cylinder. I think it happens when I use the handbrake, since
> I've noticed a similar spot a couple times on my sloped driveway after
> moving the car into the garage. Otherwise the brakes are firm and I
> didn't lose any fluid on a recent 600 mile drive.

If you're not seeing the level in the MC drop, then I would suspect your
leak is not brake fluid.  Sounds to me like you're getting differential oil
out the wheel bearing.  My TR3A would do the same thing if I parked it on a
slant.

Randall




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