Date:         Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:01:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Ken Wyatt <57skibum@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ken Wyatt <57skibum@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      82 westy rear Brake Leak
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Good morning vanagonauts,

Driving into my driveway last night, I noticed a pool of oily
substance (called brake fluid) emanating from my right rear wheel on
my 82 westy in the carport.  Since its been super cold lately here in
Salt Lake City, I don't see myself remedying this issue soon.  I'm
wondering if anyone wants to venture a guess on the cause?  Without
pulling the wheel for a close exam,  I'm thinking the drum piston seal
has gone south for the winter or perhaps a corroded hydraulic line
near the wheel. I'm pretty sure they are original since I've owned the
van since 1995 and know they haven't been replaced during my tenure.
This could seriously hamper my potential trip to Buses by the Bridge
in a couple weeks.

Next question is should I plan to redo all of my seals brakes front
and back.  I'll likely start with the rears first as they are the
loudest "squeaky wheel".  BTW, the brake/clutch reservoir is very low.
(better fill it asap) verifying fluid loss.

Cheers,
Ken Wyatt
82 westy
slc, UT