Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
There is a pretty flimsy paper gasket behind that sheet metal axle shaft cover that is probably the source of the leak- - - -rear end lube, not brake fluid. See if the seller will take some pictures of the inside of the dual wheels- - - - -a brake fluid leak will be dripping down the inside tire as it runs out of the brake drum.
Jerry
Exactly where I would expect leaking brake fluid to be.

Last edited by STPETEBLUE; 12/26/2019 4:55 AM.

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Daily Drivers:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DRW 6.6L LLY/Allison 5 Speed
1989 GMC C7000 TopKick Pickup 3208T Caterpillar/Eaton-Fuller 6 Speed

Project Truck (SOLD):
1969 C50 Farm Truck 292c.i. w/SM465 tranny and 2-speed rear