Some sort of oil from brakes?

[JProtege]

Ok so i got out of my car today and stopped to check out my hotness of a car, and saw some black liquid on my rims. I touched it to see what it was and it feels like oil. I didnt have time to investigate where it may have come from, but any ideas?

[JProtege]

oh ya, i found the liquid on the front left wheel if it matters

[NegatiZE]

If it was brake fluid it'd be clear/yellowish in color. I'd say it's coming from your strut. It may be leaking oil.

[itzkcatz]

check your axile boot

[Marc93lx]

If it is a leaky caliper or break line get that **** fixed asap. Brake fluid will eat the finish off of your rim, I found out the hard way. IIRC when I had a leaky caliper the fluid did appear a brownish black color. Axle greese would be a bit more sticky and a thicker consistancy and would most likely coat the entire inside of the rim. Check around your brake lines and caliper to see if you can spot a leak, check the struts for the same. Look for wet spots.

[JesseSays]

black? it's grease...from the CV

[JProtege]

thx for the input guys. I'll check up on it tomorrow after i get out of class.

[Protoss]

i'd be looking at your strut. when i blew my rear struts my whole back assembly was coasted in black grease. or like Jessesaid CV similiar grease.

[Marc93lx]

So, what was the verdict?