drum brakes

1995 BUICK SKYLARK
6 CYL
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RCKDLFRM
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Should the interior of my drum brakes have a good deal of oil or brake fluid on them?
Apr 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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NO either leaking wheel cylinder or axle seal
Apr 26, 2011 at 8:14 PM
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DAVE'S BIG BACKYARD!
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well i dont think its gear oil ,i take it that its front wheel drive,it needs wheel cylinders its leaking break fluid.
Apr 27, 2011 at 3:02 AM
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RCKDLFRM
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It was the wheel cylinders, as I got the shoes off it was obvious, replacing them now. Thanks for the replies
Apr 27, 2011 at 5:40 AM
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