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I did one session on Saturday that was about 20-25 minutes long and saw indicated 140 on front straight at Summit main. After my session I parked and went to talk to a buddy and was called on the radio by a co-worker to inform me that I was leaking brake fluid from the right rear. After inspecting I noticed it wasn't brake fluid but was gear oil. That wheel took an impact from an inattentive driver a while back that caused the right rear caliper to stick. I'm thinking the excessive heat from the caliper sticking killed the seal. Further inspection revealed that the pumpkin blew a TON of fluid all over the place and actually had dripped onto the pavement.
The fluid was replaced by dealer last month, and perhaps overfilled, but it ain't the first time it's puked. Has the turkey baster been successful for those that are using it in preventing overflow?
Also, since I need to replace the axle seal, should I also do the bearing on that side? Should I do both sides since it isn't that much for the parts? And lastly, do the bearings need a special tool to remove them?
Thanks!
I did one session on Saturday that was about 20-25 minutes long and saw indicated 140 on front straight at Summit main. After my session I parked and went to talk to a buddy and was called on the radio by a co-worker to inform me that I was leaking brake fluid from the right rear. After inspecting I noticed it wasn't brake fluid but was gear oil. That wheel took an impact from an inattentive driver a while back that caused the right rear caliper to stick. I'm thinking the excessive heat from the caliper sticking killed the seal. Further inspection revealed that the pumpkin blew a TON of fluid all over the place and actually had dripped onto the pavement.
The fluid was replaced by dealer last month, and perhaps overfilled, but it ain't the first time it's puked. Has the turkey baster been successful for those that are using it in preventing overflow?
Also, since I need to replace the axle seal, should I also do the bearing on that side? Should I do both sides since it isn't that much for the parts? And lastly, do the bearings need a special tool to remove them?
Thanks!