The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline Parking Brake Questions

I looked at some pics of when I was working on the rear axle and brakes. I'm no expert, but it looks like if the axle seals leak maybe the gear oil gets directed to the outside of the hub, away from the brakes? But don't the drums cover that hole? Not sure how it works.

Edit: Looks like the rear drums do have a "drain" hole that should line up with the hole on the axel. Maybe it is a drain? I believe I ran a small wire brush through it to clean mine out before installing the axles.