Leaking drum brake???

wallz · 07-04-2008

Went out to the garage this morning to find what looks to be 'oil' on my rear tire. It looks as though it has come from the drum brake as best I can figure...but I didnt think this was possible.

Seems to have dripped from the drum somewhere onto the rim and then down the tire, anyone ever hear of this??

BTW, its an 02 vn800a if that matters.

Thanks!

A2rider · 07-04-2008

Do you have shaft drive? I would say check that.

wallz · 07-04-2008

Its chain drive, but thanks for tryin!

A2rider · 07-04-2008

Being that there is no oil in your rear drum, I would say that it is traveling from your engine case back there. Clean it all up, spray foot powder on the whole underneath of the bike, and take it for a small ride. This will tell you where it's leaking at.

StarGate · 07-05-2008

Is it possible that it was excess chain lube?

A2rider · 07-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarGate

Is it possible that it was excess chain lube?

That's a LOT of lube!

antiq · 07-05-2008

You mean you don't need 1/2 qt of oil on a chain? Dang I was wonderin' why the mess? LOL!

07-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
wallz Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	Leaking drum brake??? Went out to the garage this morning to find what looks to be 'oil' on my rear tire. It looks as though it has come from the drum brake as best I can figure...but I didnt think this was possible. Seems to have dripped from the drum somewhere onto the rim and then down the tire, anyone ever hear of this?? BTW, its an 02 vn800a if that matters. Thanks!

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StarGate Navy Vet S.A.R. crew BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 5,030	Is it possible that it was excess chain lube? __________________ Mike Original Owner 1981 KZ1000-K1 LTD 2000 Suzuki King Quad Photos

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antiq Vintage bike addict BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I live in eastern ohio Posts: 4,635	You mean you don't need 1/2 qt of oil on a chain? Dang I was wonderin' why the mess? LOL! __________________ Patience and persistance- pays 82 KZ750LTD 78 KZ750 twin Vince

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A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Do you have shaft drive? I would say check that.

07-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
wallz Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	Its chain drive, but thanks for tryin!

07-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	Being that there is no oil in your rear drum, I would say that it is traveling from your engine case back there. Clean it all up, spray foot powder on the whole underneath of the bike, and take it for a small ride. This will tell you where it's leaking at.

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