04/09/2026
A leaking axle seal may not look like much from the outside, but inside that brake drum is a different story.
The handbrake doesn't hold due to the oil, the brake shoes will need to be replaced after soaking in that oil, and the hidden issue- the wheel bearing being washed out by the oil.
Some people would say just replace the seal, clean it up and drive on,
What would you recommend in this situation?