Member Since: 28 Mar 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 18
Oil leaking from the rear n/s of my D4 ?
Hi There
Daft question time:
After a short 5 min drive I pulled up and noticed spots of clear(ish) fluid on the floor when I looked closer it looked like there was oil leaking from the rear n/s, I am not sure what it is or where it is coming from.
I have attached a pic to see if anyone can help me out before I make the dreaded call to a garage. I have put an arrow in the direction the leak is coming from.
Many thanks in advance
Looking front to back close up:
Last edited by JTemp on 30th Jun 2018 7:53 pm. Edited 1 time in total
30th Jun 2018 6:52 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4674
Looks like brake fluid, check the level in the reservoir which should confirm if it is. Better not to drive it til then in case its a gusher!!
Actually, having a closer look it might be fluid from the Diff, but check the brake reservoir just in case. If it turns out to be the Diff its likely to be a blocked breather.
30th Jun 2018 7:06 pm
JTemp
Member Since: 28 Mar 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 18
Hi There
Thanks for your reply !
I am not sure where I check the brake fluid ?
what is coming out is yellow and oily. I have attached another pic, the fluid is coming from above the rubber housing..
Cheers
Looking back to front:
30th Jun 2018 7:40 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26708
Front To rear Brake pipe could be leaking. Get that checked because if it blows out completely you will have no rear brakes.
The pipe is a regular mot failure point due to corrosion.
30th Jun 2018 7:59 pm
JTemp
Member Since: 28 Mar 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 18
Ok cheers
Do you think its definitely brake fluid then... sorry I know nothing about cars
30th Jun 2018 8:27 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Lift bonnet, remove the drivers side large black plastic cover (couple of finger clips) and check the brake fluid reservior.
30th Jun 2018 8:33 pm
JTemp
Member Since: 28 Mar 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 18
Hi All
I have checked the brake fluid reservoir and it is very low, also checked the fluid and it appears to be the same so can safely say that it we here the problem is.
Can I ask if this is a job for a local garage rather than a dealer ?
Thanks for all your comments, really helpful!
1st Jul 2018 1:31 pm
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Not sure where you are in Manchester - but if south of the city, call Land Ranger 0161 474 0101, replaced my rear brake pipes for about £200 - £250 (cant recall actual price as had some other stuff done) - great Indy.
1st Jul 2018 2:12 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10374
Don't get brake fluid on your paint else it will strip the paint.
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