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 Posted: 12-12-2005 05:53 pm
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edward_davis



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 I checked the Differential oil level yesterday, and it was both full to the correct level and clean-looking. 

I suppose that the scrud in the brake lines could have just been old, nasty fluid.  I have no evidence that the fluid had been changed for a while, and the car did sit for three years before I got it.  I haven't seen any problems with braking since I cleaned up the rear hydraulics.

With the diff fluid at the correct level and clean, it seems like the PO might have fixed the problem and not cleaned up the brake backing plate.  Or it could just be a very slow leak and he topped off the diff.

Or could it be brake fluid leaking from the lines into or out of the cylinder?  I couldn't tell from the smell or color because it was all mixed with scrud, brake dust inside and dirt outside.

I'll take a picture and post it.

Thanks for the commentary and suggestions; I always enjoy posting to the board because I always learn someting new about my car.