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Janie Campbell Posted on Apr 16, 2014
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Leaking brake fluid from rear tires?

Leaking brake fluid from rear tires

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Bad wheel cylinders or calipers...have replaces asap or will fail dramaticly when you need brakes the most ( like all at once)

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Hi Janie, Brake fluid does not leak from the tyres but instead it leaks from the rear brake cylinders onto the brake bondings, into the drums or discs and then drips onto the tyres. Your vehicle is a danger to you and all who share the road with you. Take it with all urgency to a workshop and have it sorted out very as soon as you read this. Regards John

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2009

SOURCE: brake fluid leaking alot and now noticed fluid from rear tires

if your car has rear drum then the wheel cylinders could be leaking and in need of replacement. If it has rear disc brakes then it could be leaking fluid where the brake hose goes into the caliper or the brake hose my be worn or have a hole in it. Or it could be a a brake line. You should have it checked because you don't want air getting into the braking system.

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  • Posted on Jan 17, 2009

SOURCE: fluid leak on rear right side near tire.

if it is sure break fluid. then you have to change break master cylinder, if your car rear wheel drive that might be shaft oil and vibration come from a worn rear wheel bearing.

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  • Posted on Apr 23, 2009

SOURCE: leaking brake fluid from the rear tires.

remove the rear tires and the brake drums and check and see if the wheel cylinders are leaking

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2009

SOURCE: brake fluid leaking out the back left tire area

you a have blown wheel cylinder replace it and the brake shoes bleed the system and your good to go

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  • Posted on May 02, 2010

SOURCE: Leaking green fluid from right rear near tire.

most likely coolant (anitfreeze) if it has rear heat pressure test system to find leak hose,clamp,etc...

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Brake fluid leak on rear drum

If you have no evidence of leaking outside the drum, most likely your brake piston is leaking or the drive shaft seal is leaking. Pull off the drum and look for the piston which spreads the two brake pads normally situated at the top. Inspect for leaks. If the fluid is thin, it is most likely brake fluid. If it is heavier like oil and really stinks, it is gear oil from a leaking seal.
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I have a 1977 chevy caprice classic that is leaking brake fluid from rear tire,can you tell me the cause?

sounds like you may have a leaking rear wheel cylinder. Once you remove the drum you should be able to see if it is leaking.

If its leaking enough for you to see it on the back of the tire than the brake shoes are probably soaked as well and will need to be replaced.

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you mean from "near" your rear passenger tire. Tires don't have brake fluid in them...!
Take a look at the inner part where the wheel mounts to the axle. There is a brake line there, so look to see if it looks like the brake fluid is coming from it, (and that you verify the brake fluid resevoir under the hood is low) or that it might be from the brake drum area. If it's from the brake drum, you probably have a "wheel cylinder" leaking, and need to remove the wheel and drum to verify this.
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My blazer is leaking fluid from the right rear tire area . and i hear a strange knocking from my rear end

The leaking could be from your brake line, can you tell what color the fluid is and the texture? is is slippery or feels more like water? If it is brake fluid leaking that means you have a broke or busted line or a caliper/brake cylinder leaking which needs to be fixed quickly.
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Rear driver side tire is leaking fluid. What do I

is the fluid coming from the tire or from the backing plate of the brakes if it is from the backing plate of the brakes then if you have drum brakes its safe to say your wheel cylinder is leaking
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Smoking from my drivers rear tire and alot of grinding??? what could be my problem

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Brake fluid leaking out the back left tire area

you a have blown wheel cylinder replace it and the brake shoes bleed the system and your good to go
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Leaking brake fluid from the rear tires.

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Brake fluid leaking alot and now noticed fluid from rear tires

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