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G’mornin’,
I pulled the brakes and housing off the right side because they were binding because of the wishbone connections inside. Pulled the left to find it full of 80/90 from a failed seal. All cleaned up again, awaiting parts for all. Question I have is if the drain plug underneath the housing could be left out to let any seepage out over time and therefore warn me that the seal is bad before it ruins the disks. I’m not in deep mud or water ever, so that’s not an issue. Thought about drilling it, but what size would work for 80/90?? It is only an M8-1.25 plug.Code 347 CLDTI
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The plugs should be left in to prevent ingress of dust, moisture, and dirt. I have similar plugs in dry compartments on my dozer and include inspecting them as a regular maintenance item every 50 hours. You could also install a wire gauze filter, but that would run the risk of being knocked off.
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Bob could a small enough hole be drilled in the plug as a easy visual aid to tell if oil was present?
A hole that small will plug up with the first hint of 80w/90 gear oil and a little bit of dust. It’s just sound practice to pull the plugs periodically for inspection, and while you’re under there do a visual inspection for loose nuts and bolts. It’s responsible ownership.
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