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TDInewguy
Explorer
Dec 20, 2016

Help Needed: Rear axle is leaking lube - RV was sitting

Hello all! I'm about to hit the road and head to Texas from the cold north (Minnesota) and in prepping the RV I noticed two puddles about 6-8" in diamater dripping off each rear brake drum. I've...
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jfkmk
Explorer
Dec 21, 2016
It happens, and that's a fair amount of oil that leaked out. I'd have the seals replaced immediately. And, if the brake shoes got any oil on them whatsoever, replace them! Most of the labor associated with replacing the shoes needs to be done anyway to replace the seals.

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