Thanks Mike.
That is the problem I had in my initial post --- but on the left side.
Tom

Mike and Doug Great response and good information. I also have used a K&N filter for many years in various cars without problems. So I must admit I was a bit off guard when told by the service advisor that the filter was responsible. I told the service advisor that the MAF could be cleaned with elec...

Mike thanks. I did not know this and it appears to have been part of the problem. While working on it the check engine light came on and the red brake light. Since I am the third owner and suspect some shoddy work in the past I bite the bullet and took it to the dealer. For the club members info thi...

I replaced the ABS module with a rebuilt one. Bled the brake system several times after several test drives. No warning lights or messages but I am getting a low soft brake pedal.

Any thoughts appreciated.
Tom

OK, good advice Mike. I will check this out further. In the meantime I will keep my unbrella handy! Tom

Thanks for all the replies.

My mechanic checked it out last week and said that it is hydraulic fluid from the convertible top mechanism. So he suggested checking the level every so often as this was the first time the leak was noticed since the top had not been operated in a while.

Good point Mike. The fluid is not water, it does appear to be brake fluid. I will have a professional check it out. Thanks for the advice. Tom

Thanks. I will double check.

I am a new club member and recently purchased a nice 2000 XK8 convertible. I have notice a puddle on the floor just under the left side just in front of the left rear tyre. It does not smell like gas or oil but could be hydraulic fluid possibly for the top mechanism. Looking under I see a line with ...