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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: bbutler455 on November 01, 2012, 05:44:43 PM

Title: HELP! Fluid in right rear drum
Post by: bbutler455 on November 01, 2012, 05:44:43 PM

I finally got the rear drums off... and there is fluid in the right side drum.  The brake cylinder seems in good shape and the brakes are holding preasure.  Is there a differential seal I should check? I couldn't find anything in the service manual.

Title: Re: HELP! Fluid in right rear drum
Post by: Skyhiranger on November 01, 2012, 05:59:45 PM

Yes, there is a seal in the end of the axle tube, on a samurai axle.
Is the fluid gear oil, or brake fluid?  Both have very distintive smells, so it shouldn't be hard to tell.

Title: Re: HELP! Fluid in right rear drum
Post by: Tan Zuk on November 01, 2012, 06:15:03 PM

Here is a good thread on replacing the seal

Link

http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=2905 (http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=2905)

Title: Re: HELP! Fluid in right rear drum
Post by: warbird on November 07, 2012, 10:35:55 AM

Either way (Brk fluid or gear oil) you probably need new brake shoes (and the drum will need a really good cleaning).  Since brake shoes come in sets of four you might as well plan a rear "brake job" too (after you eliminate the leak).