Because Wallit stands outside I open the doors on sunny days and let the inside dry. Not too many leaks but enough that occasionally I pull out the mats and dry them in the sun !
Decided to go through a few checks on Saturday. Pulled one of the front wheels and found the brake drum oily, removed drum and found that the hub seal had been leaking but luckily nothing on the brake shoes.
Removed the hub and the seal looked OK but replaced it as it clearly isn't sealing. All back together then checked the swivel hub oil level.
Used up most of my spare time replacing the seal so moved on to chores like cutting grass etc. then late in the day checked the other side front brake and no oil on the brake drum but the hub seal had been leaking ! Had to leave it for another day.
Not sure where I got the seals from but I think it was either Paddocks or Four Wheel Drives. Luckily I'd sourced some last week from a bearing supplier locally, the lip seems much softer on the ones just purchased.
Spotted a few other things that need fixing, no wonder the others never get finished.
Colin
Last edited by gromit; 31st August 2020 at 12:40 PM.
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