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fluid leak on front right rotor and pads 05 V Star

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Caliper and forks look dry. I changed hose caliper washer. but still have a leak. I think it may be the hose but not sure. anyone esle ever had a hose go bad?
 

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Wet, rotor and pads, … caliper, and forks appear dry.
I will guess brake fluid is getting by the calipers piston seal.
pistonseal can leak when moisture in the brake fluid /over a period of time caused the iron in the caliper piston to oxidize rust which wears out the seal.