Jazzman Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I am in the process of rebuilding the rear brakes due to lack of effect from the left rear brake (I've been told it's braking 50% less than the RHS brake).I was shocked when I found both drum and shoes in good conditions, but thick grease (not oil) coming out from the axle shaft (see picture), some of which splattered and was around the springs.What do you think? My first impression is that the brake might have lost effectiveness due to contamination with grease (even though there is not much…). Is it possible to get grease from the bearing if the seal is gone? :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just a little bit of grease will cause your braking problems.Wonder if the hub bearings have been overgreased ? Might pay to pull the other side apart and check it too.Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 There is a pressing, with rubber seal and gasket, held by four bolts(you can just see one in pic )That should stop the grease coming from the large roller bearing in the hubThe seal may have gone or just over fullRemove axle nut and washerUse puller to remove flange with wheel studsUndo four tabbed washers and four bolts holding the pressing with sealClean and check for damage/replace if necessary Replace all in reverseIf shoes only SLIGHTLY contaminated.............dispose and replaceClean drum and replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 UPS!! :o I presume that implies using a Churchill puller or similar right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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