86 4runner rear brake leak

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Apr 21, 2011 | 10:42 AM

Rolladude1166

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86 4runner rear brake leak

I've replaced both rear wheel cylinders and for some reason the passenger side leaks. It's not coming from the line, so idk what else it could be? Any ideas will help!

Apr 21, 2011 | 10:55 AM

Junkers88

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Are you sure it's the brakes and not an axle seal that's leaking?

Apr 21, 2011 | 01:41 PM

Rolladude1166

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Actually no. How would I go about checking that?

Apr 21, 2011 | 03:30 PM

1styota4X4

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where exactly is it leaking...the LPSV is up there and all the trucks i have owned start leaking up there

Apr 21, 2011 | 06:54 PM

Rolladude1166

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Well it appears to be coming from the drum, and my brake pedal sinks every now and again when I press it. Leading away from the axle seal

Apr 22, 2011 | 05:56 AM

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Easiest way to tell if its the axle seal is to know what fluid is coming out. Gear oil or break fluid? Hows your fluid level in the diff, and in the break reservoir?