[Mk2] [Turbo] leak around rear wheel/hub????

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mattymr2
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[Mk2] [Turbo] leak around rear wheel/hub????

Post by mattymr2 »

i noticed a build up of a grease like substance on the inside of a rear whell when removing it a few months ago. i thought it must be a leaking rear strut.on closer inspection it isnt the rear strut/damper. this is fine and in good condition.

the grease is all over the rear brake caliper and the axle or drive shaft boot(think this might be what its called?)

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the pics arent brilliant but can anyone tell whats leaking?

thanks
Quigonjay
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] leak around rear wheel/hub????

Post by Quigonjay »

best guess would be a split in the drive shaft gaitor which is full of grease (or not if it is split #-o )
either that or you have a brake fluid leake
tomTRR
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] leak around rear wheel/hub????

Post by tomTRR »

+1

We just had this, all it needed was a new clip.
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