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Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by AlbertaBeef, Jan 18, 2020.

  1. Jan 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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    AlbertaBeef

    AlbertaBeef [OP] New Member

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    17" Rims and 265/70R17 tires, 20" Light Bar, Power Stop Brakes, Diff Breather Relocate
    So, after replacing front brakes on the new-to-me 1st-Gen:

    front_brakes.jpg

    ... it was probably prudent to look at the rear, right? Hmm... found some drippings on the inside of the rim ... Pulled the drum off .... and ... Dammit.

    axle_seal_blown2.jpg axle_seal_blown1.jpg

    Sure enough, axle seal is gone and gunk everywhere.

    I figured out why the axle seal is gone ... Diff breather is fubar - clogged beyond any redemption. (No relocation kit on this one ... YET.)

    I've ordered the two parts I need from the dealer so I can relocate the diff breather (great write-ups on here, BTW!) and grabbed some 5/16" fuel line and clamps from Princess Auto (kind-of like a Canadian version of Harbor Freight for those that don't know) ... I'll do that work on Monday when it's supposedly going to be above freezing for once.

    So a few more hours of labour for me. Oh well. There's always SOMETHING, right?
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    SouthPaw

    SouthPaw The headlight guy

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    Gah... mine is leaking on the driver side as well and looks pretty much just like yours.

    It’s not dripping anywhere and when I serviced the rear diff, it was full. I’ll tackle it in the spring/summer.
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Just a suggestion to buy new shoes for install as those look soaked beyond a simple cleaning.

    Good work by the way.
     
  4. Jan 18, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    AlbertaBeef

    AlbertaBeef [OP] New Member

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    Thanks.

    And screw JUST new shoes ... I was so mad that in addition to the axle seal, last night I went on line and bought the entire Power Stop rear drum brake kit and new cylinders too. As long as I'm in there I'm replacing everything with new. Lets go with the 'buy once cry once' idea, I guess.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    SouthPaw

    SouthPaw The headlight guy

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    buy once, cry once.

    As cheap as parts are for these trucks, you’d be stupid not to do it this way.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Nice. I was notified both my rear seals blew about 5 years ago. The yearly inspection sticker guy popped me about 3 years ago. Didn’t realize a faulty stuck breather was the cause of this issue until learning on this site.

    Like you, I’ll be replacing my shoes soon. Thinking about doing the cylinders as they are originals and heard its best to replace them with new shoes. I’ll check this PowerStop place and see what to buy.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2020 at 1:35 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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  8. Jan 18, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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    AlbertaBeef

    AlbertaBeef [OP] New Member

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