Michael D. Porter wrote:
>
> Mr. Michael D. Fatsi wrote:
> >
> > Every time I think that I've seen it all something new happens to me.
> >
> > Today, as I was inspecting my rear brakes I discovered that the drivers
> > side rear brakepad and everything else inside the drum was completely
> > covered in - what looks like- Grease. Where did it come from? Could it
> > be gear oil from the dif.? What is it?
>
> If thick, it can be gear oil, in which case, the bearing flange gasket
> or lip seal is gonzo, or it could be a mixture of brake dust and brake
> fluid. To check that, simply pull back the rubbers on the wheel
> cylinder, and check for leakage.
>
> > How can I make it stop? Help!
>
> More work, more money. <g>
>
> Cheers.
Michael:
Thanks for your input.
I neglected to mention that my car is a TR-6. Since there is goo all
over the inside of the brake drum I suspect that the rear hub bearing
oil seal is shot. If the leak were from the diff. how could the oil
travel to the brake drum without beaing splattered all around by the
U-joints.
Is my new diagnosis correct?
-MF
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