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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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84runner leaking?

I just bought my first toyota 4runner like at alot. After driving it for a few days I noticed the brakes did not feel right. then they started to leak and drip down on both of the inside of the tires. I am guessing it is brake fluid it got a redish tent to it . I did not know if this might be a common problem with these or not. truck has 199,700 miles on it. thanks alot for any input.I am just gettin in to yotas. already learned alot off here
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Front or rear brake, or both? Give the dripping fluid a smell, it may be gear oil leaking out of a shot axle seal.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Yep, if it is dripping off the bottom knuckle cap studs then it is probably gear oil, not brake fluid.

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