Something's Leaking....

[R8VBV]

I've noticed some fluid forming under the car near the passengers side front wheel. It's a thiner solution then engine oil but smells a little like petrol/WD40.

I've put some cardboard under the car to catch some, but does anyone have any ideas? Could it be hydraulic fluid? If so what from?

[Jibberingloon]

Oil from the damper perhaps?

Power steering fluid?

Jack it up and whip the wheel off and inspect the damper would be my first port of call.

[DAVIDOXE]

Brake fluid? Noticed the same on mine followed by all the paint falling off the wheel!

[R8VBV]

Could be as I noticed the brakes did something strange yesterday. The pedal went very hard but the breaking power was weak. Tested them today with a few emergency stops and all seemed ok.... Need to watch that.

[Grant3]

R8VBV said:

Could be as I noticed the brakes did something strange yesterday. The pedal went very hard but the breaking power was weak. Tested them today with a few emergency stops and all seemed ok.... Need to watch that.

I get the diy thing, but I wouldn't mess with your brakes - particularly if you have had what appears to be an issue already... time to pop over to your local dealer asap IMO... better safe than sorry

[peterr96]

I had a something that sounds similar a few years ago, although not with the brake pedal.
I mentioned this to Trinity Engineering when it was serviced.
Turned out to be a load of debris like pine needles and mud which had collected underneath the sills. Cold days it freezes and then when you pop it in the garage it thaws leaving a puddle.
All cleaned out and problem gone.

Or it could be something more sinister.
If it were me I'd get it checked by a pro (in a garage!) if you have any doubts about brakes.