working the brakes

[19Kgvw]

Well finally after six years of ownership- I'm diving into the rear brakes. I've got a SRW W250 so I will upgrade to the 3 inch shoes. Also, the 1 1/8" wheel cylinders and a brake hardware kit.



Question: in addition to a new axle seal, I remember talk of a "speedy sleeve" or something like that, was that due to a recurring axle leak?



The truck has only 125K miles and this is could be the second time apart- 1st time for me.



Is there anything else to do while I have the rears apart??



Thanks Rich

 

[boatpuller]

Rich,

As long as there isn't a groove worn in the sealing surface you'll be fine, I had trouble keeping mine sealed up so I put speedi sleeves on them, it's not to tough. I've got the socket also if you want to borrow it. If you have any ???'s give me a call.



Caleb

 

[19Kgvw]

Rich,

As long as there isn't a groove worn in the sealing surface you'll be fine, I had trouble keeping mine sealed up so I put speedi sleeves on them, it's not to tough. I've got the socket also if you want to borrow it. If you have any ???'s give me a call.



Caleb

hey Boatpuller... . I didn't know who was on the board anymore-- it's been probably 9 months since I checked in. thanks for the reply... I'm going to pull things apart this weekend and get it started.



I'll call you to catch up on things.....

 

[HRDROKN]

I upgraded to the oil bath seal... "which are far more resistant to oil leakage when compared to conventional seals. Oil bath seals seal internally so they are a great option for trucks with damaged spindle seal surfaces. "



No leaks!

 

[19Kgvw]

I upgraded to the oil bath seal... "which are far more resistant to oil leakage when compared to conventional seals. Oil bath seals seal internally so they are a great option for trucks with damaged spindle seal surfaces. "



No leaks!

Oil bath seal?? Is this made by a particular company?? thanks for the comment and idea- always looking for upgrading for better performance regards to any application... .



Rich

 

[dpuckett]

Hey, I'd be interested in one, too. I have a D70 C&C axle with a slightly boogered spindle, and would like to try something to seal it up. Of course, opening up the vent tube (previous nitwit put a BOLT where the tube threads into the axle, so that could have contributed to the demise of the seal).



Daniel

 

[HRDROKN]

I bought mine through QUAD 4x4 along with the spindle nut upgrade... here is the link:



http://www.quad4x4.com/Dodge%20Rear%20Axle.htm





Scroll down to the wheel bearing and seal kits.

 

[19Kgvw]

I bought mine through QUAD 4x4 along with the spindle nut upgrade... here is the link:



http://www.quad4x4.com/Dodge%20Rear%20Axle.htm





Scroll down to the wheel bearing and seal kits.

thanks for the link !!