Leak identification

[stoney bones]

at first glance i thought it was brake fluid. now im not so sure and i wanted some input before blindly taking things apart. can the brakes leak from inside the drum? or is it maybe an internal axle seal?

 

[tonkatrucksryan]

mine looks like your top picture and I am taking mine to the shop to get the axle seal replaced. Yours looks much worse than mine

 

[Stodg73]

I realize that this is from another forum, however it does apply here as well.

Leak Identification

 

[Carolinafan58]

i would put money on it being your axle seal. not a hard job if mechanically inclined. i would recommend maybe checking and repacking your bearing while your in there.

 

[73CJ]

What's the fluid? Gear lube vs brake fluid is quite different.

Take a closer look.

 

[Turbogus]

What's the fluid? Gear lube vs brake fluid is quite different.

Take a closer look.

In my experience, gear oil has a distinctive FUNK to it that you'll know when you smell it. If it is brake fluid you'll noticed a drop in the fluid level in your master cylinder.
Best of luck