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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 08:17 AM
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So this happened...

Rear Driver brake was leaking brake fluid... popped it off and....
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here's the passenger side for reference...
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Does it look like an axle seal popped too? Or just the brake fluid attracted a bunch of crap?
The puddle underneath the drum evaporated so I know its brake fluid... but the amount of crap in the drum concerns me.

Any thoughts before I go spend money on a new cylinder or two?

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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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Re: So this happened...

I would say you seal is leaking also. Replace the seal, clean up the drum, and replace the shoes.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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Re: So this happened...

Yeah.
It appears I'm going to need a new cylinder regardless.
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Should I do all the seals while I'm at it?

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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 09:41 AM
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Re: So this happened...

Originally Posted by tyeo098
Yeah.
It appears I'm going to need a new cylinder regardless.

Should I do all the seals while I'm at it?
If it was me, I would replace everything that I could. You already have the drums open, and why would you want to do this again in 6 months?
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 01:33 PM
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Re: So this happened...

If it was my car it would all get replaced since the cost of most of the parts is low.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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Re: So this happened...

Replacing everything but apparently there are metric and US threaded cylinders.

Guess which one I bought!
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 06:45 PM
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Re: So this happened...

Trip to the other advanced...
All fixed and bled. Leaky oil gasket replaced.

Thanks guys!
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Old Jun 21, 2015 | 12:50 AM
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Re: So this happened...

that new axle seal won't do much good if the bearing wore a groove in the axle and it has too much free play.
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