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vancelot69 · 10-19-2015, 12:42 AM

Yesterday evening I noticed some petroleum on my inner tire. Is there a way to tell if it's the axle seal or brake wheel cylinder without taking it apart? If it turns out that it's the axle seal, am I correct thinking that I will have to remove the axle shaft to replace it, therefore I will have to take the C-clip out in the differential?

Thanks!

61K10 · 10-19-2015, 01:38 PM

Yes. pull the tire and brake drum and have a look.

**kwmech** · 10-19-2015, 08:57 PM

You could also inspect the master cyl reservoir to see if it's empty

nonstop · 10-19-2015, 09:13 PM

Run your finger trough it and smell it. Both are distinct smells and texture.

crazy longhorn · 10-20-2015, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nonstop

Run your finger trough it and smell it. Both are distinct smells and texture.

Just like I taught my sons...."run your fingers through it" then smell it

I hope the mods have a little "humor" this nite? All jokes out, yes the gear lube does have a very "skunk" odor. the brake fluid , has a stinky /sweet smell. Longhorn

10-19-2015, 12:42 AM	#1
vancelot69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lakewood, Co. Posts: 219	Another axle question or two Yesterday evening I noticed some petroleum on my inner tire. Is there a way to tell if it's the axle seal or brake wheel cylinder without taking it apart? If it turns out that it's the axle seal, am I correct thinking that I will have to remove the axle shaft to replace it, therefore I will have to take the C-clip out in the differential? Thanks! __________________ My toys: 1971 GMC Jimmy 2008 Hummer H3 Adventure 2003 HD Road King

10-19-2015, 01:38 PM	#2
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Another axle question or two Yes. pull the tire and brake drum and have a look. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

10-19-2015, 08:57 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,717	Re: Another axle question or two You could also inspect the master cyl reservoir to see if it's empty

10-19-2015, 09:13 PM	#4
nonstop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 422	Re: Another axle question or two Run your finger trough it and smell it. Both are distinct smells and texture.

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