pist0nbr0ke Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Hi there everyone, I have just stripped down the handbrake drum as it has stopped working. I adust it for a bit and it works fine, then stops working a week or so later. After taking the drum off it is clear to see that i have black oil all over the shoes and and the outer drum. i have no oil on the back plate or any of the inner drum. Has anyone had this fault? Could it be grease from the rear prop shaft? Many thanks Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 might be from the seal behind the prop flange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pist0nbr0ke Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 might be from the seal behind the prop flange Thanks for that western, However the area around the seal is dry and dusty. i would of thought that if anything tack along there it would leave a mark? Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 If the seal was leaking it would be easily noticeable. It's not blowing back from further forwards is it? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Thanks for that western, However the area around the seal is dry and dusty. i would of thought that if anything tack along there it would leave a mark? Cheers Neil if it was from there then yes i would expect to see some evidence & oil on the inside of the shoes/drum, but as you said the drum interior was dry, the oil could be as Les mentions being blown back from further forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I know it's unlikely but could it be coming through the centre of the drive flange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Isn't there a little foam-type seal inside behind the flange to stop oil migrating up the splines? Maybe it's failed or missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 parts diagram shows a 'sealing washer' under the central shaft nut [part FRC2464] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Isn't there a little foam-type seal inside behind the flange to stop oil migrating up the splines? Maybe it's failed or missing? There is normally a felt washer in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pist0nbr0ke Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 There is normally a felt washer in there. Thanks gents, Whislt im there it seems silly not to replace the seal as well. Les, you may have a point because it does look like engine oil. im impressed if it has got in there though! Cheers Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 General rule with oil leaks is find the highest point that is damp (also furthest forward if it can be blown back) and suspect whatever's nearest as the culprit. Gravity is fairly reliable, even on a Land Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Gravity is fairly reliable, even on a Land Rover. However, the user is advised to verify the correct orientation of the vehicle before proceeding ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pist0nbr0ke Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Just to say that yes it was the output seal that had gone. And no oil was traveling into the handbrake from any whereelse. There was however a felt seal in there as well as the ruber seal as only specified in the handbook! Cheers guys for your help Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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