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Old 02-08-2012, 03:19 PM
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Red Fluid on Calipers

There are red, almost jelly-like, spots of fluid on my calipers. Any ideas on what this could be? Brake fluid, transmission fluid, steering fluid? I can take a picture if needed.

It is not a lot, and there are no spots on the ground where it is parked - just on the calipers.




I have an '05 RX-8, AT.
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Electric steering, so no power steering fluid.

Have you investigated your outer tie rods, and ball joints?
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Originally Posted by 1.3_LittersOfFurry
Electric steering, so no power steering fluid.

Have you investigated your outer tie rods, and ball joints?
I have not Only had the car for 1 week so far. What would I be looking for?

Thanks for the reply
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Tears in the rubber on the bushings, your going to have to take the tires off to see.. Below is a generic pic of a busted ball joint.




Here is a shot of my car, and where to check, sorry it's the best one I have on hand.
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Awesome - thank you so much for the reply and pictures!
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