Hi all,

This is my first post

I was changing my brake pads today (front) on my 2010 V8, when complete, I started up the car to pump the brakes, all went fine until I had a new leak under the drivers (RIGHT) hand footwell. It is 100% engine oil, and I'm wondering what could leak in this area or close to it, I cannot identify the source from above or below:

 

You say drivers, the master cylinder is there. When depressing the piston calipers it probably pushed brake fluid through the cap.

my guess, brake fluid not engine oil.

 

does it matter which side is the driver's side? does the MC follow the steering wheel or would it be passenger side on a RHD vehicle?

 

Same side as the brake pedal.

 

thank you. i'm an idiot.

 

Not even close. How do you think I knew exactly what it was? I’ve searched for the leak…