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Re: [TR] Rear Diff Oil Leak into Brakes and Hub

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Subject: Re: [TR] Rear Diff Oil Leak into Brakes and Hub
From: "Terry Smith" <terryrs@adelphia.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:41:15 -0500
> So...I've pulled the right rear brake plate which was completely fouled by
> gear oil leaking past the axle seal.  New brake shoes are on the way.   My
> question is this:  What's the best way to clean up the hub assembly  which 
> now has
> been soaked in gear oil along with the grease that was in  there?
> Bill Stagg
> 1960 TR3A

Bill,

A non-flammable solvent.  Autozone or Pep Boys, any of those sells tall 
spray cans of brakecleaner for about $5.00. Wipe what you can off with a rag 
or paper towels, then sprayclean.

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
New Hampshire 


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