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NFRNOSS · 08-25-2013, 06:34 PM

Hi,
So I noticed some fluid around my rear drivers side rim today. I wiped the rim off but noticed it was also wet on the inside of the rim. Any idea what this could be?

gramps_green_rs · 08-25-2013, 06:52 PM

could be brake fluid?? or a leaking axle seal.

stratman2SSRS · 08-25-2013, 07:02 PM

Dog pee?

NFRNOSS · 08-26-2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gramps_green_rs

could be brake fluid?? or a leaking axle seal.

Damn, I hope not. Would this be covered under the drivetrain part of the warranty?

NFRNOSS · 08-26-2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stratman2SSRS

Dog pee?

Hah! It was definitely oily...

3rdgen3 · 08-26-2013, 02:02 PM

Its not axle fluid. Its on the wheel side so it's either Brake fluid or the shock fluid is leaking out of that shock.

NFRNOSS · 08-26-2013, 04:00 PM

Any idea if this is covered under "powertrain warranty"? Anyone?

smarbrit · 08-26-2013, 04:38 PM

Doesn't hurt to take it in to have it looked at regardless.

NFRNOSS · 08-26-2013, 08:05 PM

Yep, I'll get it looked at, but my brother-in-law is an ex-GM mechanic, so I'll have him look at it first. If its covered, then I'll take it to the dealership.

Someone mentioned it might be the caliper that's leaking?

dragon22 · 08-26-2013, 08:13 PM

How do your brakes feel? That is my initial thought...brake fluid. Definitely not diff fluid. Or do you have a CV boot leaking? Depending on the temperature, it can appear oily if grease is leaking. If it was a strut leaking that bad, that corner would be quite bouncy.

NFRNOSS · 08-26-2013, 08:14 PM

hrm, haven't really noticed anything out of the ordinary. I just got back from vacation on Friday, and drove it a lot on the weekend (cuz I missed it lol).

I texted my brother-in-law, and he suggests not driving it until I get it checked too! grrrrrrr

dragon22 · 08-26-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NFRNOSS

hrm, haven't really noticed anything out of the ordinary. I just got back from vacation on Friday, and drove it a lot on the weekend (cuz I missed it lol).

I texted my brother-in-law, and he suggests not driving it until I get it checked too! grrrrrrr

I have to agree with your brother-in-law. Better safe than sorry.

NFRNOSS · 08-26-2013, 08:27 PM

what is a "CV boot"? Sorry I'm mechanically an idiot.

dragon22 · 08-27-2013, 12:50 AM

It is the rubber boot that covers the constant velocity joints at either end of the axle. Typically they will sling grease all over the wheel and inner fender, but I have seen them with pin holes which can look like a small leak.

08-25-2013, 06:34 PM	#1
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	Leak? Hi, So I noticed some fluid around my rear drivers side rim today. I wiped the rim off but noticed it was also wet on the inside of the rim. Any idea what this could be? Attached Images __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

08-25-2013, 06:52 PM	#2
gramps_green_rs ex-RCAF Drives: 11 SGM1LTRS SV1000S Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hammond, ont, canada Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	could be brake fluid?? or a leaking axle seal. __________________

08-25-2013, 07:02 PM	#3
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,160 View My Garage	Dog pee? __________________

08-26-2013, 02:02 PM	#6
3rdgen3 10-bolt Destroyer Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - AGM, LS3/6M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canukistan Posts: 860	Its not axle fluid. Its on the wheel side so it's either Brake fluid or the shock fluid is leaking out of that shock. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3/TR6060: Cam, Headers, Exhaust, Intake, Gears, Twin Disk, Suspension, Tuned - 475rwhp, 443rwtq

08-26-2013, 04:00 PM	#7
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	Any idea if this is covered under "powertrain warranty"? Anyone? __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

08-26-2013, 04:38 PM	#8
smarbrit Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 772	Doesn't hurt to take it in to have it looked at regardless.

08-26-2013, 08:05 PM	#9
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	Yep, I'll get it looked at, but my brother-in-law is an ex-GM mechanic, so I'll have him look at it first. If its covered, then I'll take it to the dealership. Someone mentioned it might be the caliper that's leaking? __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

08-26-2013, 08:13 PM	#10
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	How do your brakes feel? That is my initial thought...brake fluid. Definitely not diff fluid. Or do you have a CV boot leaking? Depending on the temperature, it can appear oily if grease is leaking. If it was a strut leaking that bad, that corner would be quite bouncy.

08-26-2013, 08:14 PM	#11
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	hrm, haven't really noticed anything out of the ordinary. I just got back from vacation on Friday, and drove it a lot on the weekend (cuz I missed it lol). I texted my brother-in-law, and he suggests not driving it until I get it checked too! grrrrrrr __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

08-26-2013, 08:27 PM	#13
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	what is a "CV boot"? Sorry I'm mechanically an idiot. __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

08-27-2013, 12:50 AM	#14
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	It is the rubber boot that covers the constant velocity joints at either end of the axle. Typically they will sling grease all over the wheel and inner fender, but I have seen them with pin holes which can look like a small leak.