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Discussion in '308/328' started by kman369, Dec 13, 2015.

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  1. kman369

    kman369 Karting

    Nov 21, 2014
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    #1 kman369, Dec 13, 2015
    I took my wheels off to get them refinished and the right front wheel has grease on the inside of the wheel where it touches the axel. It looked like it could be excess grease from the barrings but there doesn't seem to be anything leaking out and the axel is dry. Any thoughts ? The axel turns with no problem. Just wondering if there is something I should be looking at. :)
     
  2. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran
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    #2 Meister, Dec 13, 2015
    If I understand your description there was grease on the hub (axle)? Either way Ferrari wheels are hub centric which means the inner diameter of the mounting flange of the wheel is the same size as the raised lip part of the hub/rotor/etc. Short version is often times owners will put anti seize compound on the raised lip to prevent a reaction between the different metals, aluminum/mag of the wheels and the steel of the hub.
     
  3. kman369

    kman369 Karting

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    #3 kman369, Dec 13, 2015
    That makes sense but the left side was clean and dry.
     
  4. URAS

    URAS Formula Junior

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    #4 URAS, Dec 13, 2015
    Could it be the rack leaking or a leaking shock absorber? May look like grease if mixed with road grime.
     
  5. kman369

    kman369 Karting

    Nov 21, 2014
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    #5 kman369, Dec 13, 2015
    It's completely dry and clean underneath. Thought maybe the Center hub cover was leaking or something. Maybe it was over greased at one point. I'm going to pop the cap off and re grease the barring and make sure it's sealed.
     

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