Les Millington Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Knowing I have to replace the brake linings I took off the the hubs this afternoon. The nearside looks ok to me, dirty but dry. The offside has a problem in that a lining fell off when I last inspected it, hence parts ordered and job commenced. Between first inspection (beginning of June) and to-day the car has only been run in and out of the garage a couple of times and the brakes used to prevent ejection through the garage wall. My concern is that to-day the offside brake cylinder appears to have some tiny pale crystals encrusted on it that weren't there previously. If it's brake fluid could it be a leaking cylinder or have I done something daft using the brakes with only one lining in the drum? The fluid level in the master cylinder is noticeably down. Any thoughts very welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Its not expensive to change the wheel cylinders, if you are also going to reline the brakes, it will bring peace of mind too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Millington Posted July 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Yes, I totally agree, that's why I'm concentrating on brakes before the cosmetic stuff I need would like. It's probably 35 years since I last worked on drum brakes, just glad I never threw that brake adjuster spanner away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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