Mike,
If there is evidence of leakage inside the brake drum, take it seriously.
First determine if it is the brake cylinder leaking, or if it coming from
the axle area. The cylinder is easily replaced, except for the lousy
clip, which is a PITA. A snap ring replaces it tidily, if you have a snap
ring tool. The axle seal is not too bad a job, either, if the axle
cooperates and pulls out easily (not a given). But any kind of leakage in
the brakes can lead to premature lock up on that side, which could cause
you to skid out of control in an emergency. Brake shoes which have been
contaminated by leakage must be replaced.
Safety fast (and slow)!
Max
Mike Razor had this to say:
>Glad to know about the seal. Of course it may not even be a problem,
>since they were "confused" about the Spitfire. I dislike dealing with
>them and do so only when I have to, this is a small town and we are
>limited on choices of service. They deal mostly in tires and
>mufflers, but tend to smirk when I bring in one of my MGs. I have
>found a guy who views a repair job, as a repair job, and it does not
>matter if it is a 99 Ford or a Rolls, he gets paid to fix mechanical
>problems.
>Thanks for the info on the seal. I hope it is just a set of brakes,
>but got the seal any just in case, hate to miss anymore driving days!
>MIKE R
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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