syndy
Well-Known Member
I have had this 1984 580 since 2015 and have been using it with one, (Left) brake. I am now at the point where it can be down for a while and I have been taking the right brake off. It was full of oil and a few years ago I replaced the large seal. Never knew there was a smaller seal but now both will be replaced. Here is my dilemma. I am also replacing both back tires and have the right wheel still off. I have the floorboards up and have removed it all down including the brake housing. Getting the parts off in order to rotate the housing was a bear and I'm not looking forward to reassembly. First Question. I grabbed the side gear and pulled and it should slide off, no luck. I need it off to replace the small seal. I have the manual and it says and shows it just sliding off. Second question. If I install the larger seal in the housing and try to install it, I know the seal will get destroyed. It is heavy and I'm old and working alone. Even with more hands it would be almost impossible. However I can install the seal after the housing is bolted in, not my favorite choice. The manual shows guide rods to slide it in but the chassis is off the axle. Third question. Should I take the time and drop the axle so it can be done like in the manual or does anyone have some sort of trick to this monster job? Putting the 2 little brake cylinder screws back in is going to be a fun job.