79 MGB
I was changing out a rear wheel and, knowing that the brake fluid was low, decided to pull off the drum. OMG! It looked like a grease factory blew up. I have to believe that the black axel grease which coated everything is due to a blown axel seal. There was some clear liquid, I am guessing silicone brake fluid (the other problem).
[I know that there are some purists out there that speak poorly of DOT 5, but I have used it on this car since 1985 and been delighted with the results. That's my story and I am sticking to it]
So, can someone tell me what is involved in replacing the seal? The Hanes book did not seem to be very explicit. Do I need to replace anything else? The bearings have not indicated any sort of problem.
And yes, I did try to search this problem - seems someone must have asked this question before. My searches never do any good.
Bob
I was changing out a rear wheel and, knowing that the brake fluid was low, decided to pull off the drum. OMG! It looked like a grease factory blew up. I have to believe that the black axel grease which coated everything is due to a blown axel seal. There was some clear liquid, I am guessing silicone brake fluid (the other problem).
[I know that there are some purists out there that speak poorly of DOT 5, but I have used it on this car since 1985 and been delighted with the results. That's my story and I am sticking to it]
So, can someone tell me what is involved in replacing the seal? The Hanes book did not seem to be very explicit. Do I need to replace anything else? The bearings have not indicated any sort of problem.
And yes, I did try to search this problem - seems someone must have asked this question before. My searches never do any good.
Bob