rear brakes and differential

rear brakes and differential

05-28-2005, 11:22 PM

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RConner

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rear brakes and differential

My rear drum brake on the passenger side on my 99 has been locking up at low speeds in gravel or loose dirt. Today I pulled the drum apart after about 4 hours of pulling, heating, lubing and beating, but it finally came off. The brake is covered in grease. I figured this could be a problem. I had my gears swapped out about 2000 miles ago. Could a seal somewhere be seeping. Or could it be my hub. The hub is packed with grease, correct. The oil in the brake smells like gear oil. How many seals are there and where are they located. Could one just be flipped on its side. I wonder if when I got my gears done the mechanic screwed something up. Any thoughts or answers would be appreciated.

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