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Re: [T3] Crates rear brakes


On 26 Aug 2005 at 23:02, Keith Park wrote:

> Also, is there supposed to be a seal between the backing plate and
> the axle?  The ones in the kit didnt have a big enough center diameter to
> fit so I used some RTV.

You really don't need any seal there, as any oil that leaks out there is 
already outside the backing plate. The important sealing is done outboard of 
there.
 
> Ill tell ya though, nothing smells worse than an old rear end!

Was there something more than just that sour rotted brake fluid smell?

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