MiketheBike Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi, my two front wheel stations are a little leaky...not enough to be a real issue but may as well get them sorted. They are leaking onto the inside of the tyres. Brake drums are dry as a bone inside. I will check the levels at the weekend to see if I can gauge which is leaking. Which seals would you suspect, or is it impossible to say? Are they technically easy(ish) to do, and should I just do them all, including the bevel seals whilst I am at it? Many Thanks, Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 There are holes in the brake backplate below the tracts housing. Any oil coming from there means a hub seal is leaking into the gutter rim inside. If the holes are blocked with dirt then the oil gets on drums and shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi richard thanks for that, there is no evidence of oil in the drums which is a relief. I will get the hub seals from Richard Banister as he has them in stock. regards mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 No problem Mick. Always make sure there is no mud blocking these holes, then any weeping from the hub seals will drain out and not contaminate the brakes. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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