08-20-2008, 09:32 PM
Took the Bronco out for a spin tonight to go run some errands. Get out of the store, walk towards the Bronco, and see a puddle under the driver rear section of the Bronco. Get up underneath and I see tons of spray of red fluid - like ATF Type F or Mercon - and it's coming from where the vent tube on the axle is. I have a hose attached on it, and the hose runs about 6" upwards. The brake line that is supposed to slip OVER the vent tube is zip tied to the side of it because the vent tube was too short to slip all the way through the brake line hole (if you've done the rear brake hose that should make sense).
1) What is the vent needed for? I drove for a year with a bolt in there holding the brake hose in place and it seemed to work fine, but I put the tube and hose back after I was told it was necessary.
2) Why the hell is the rear axle puking??? Last month I drove 400 miles without any issues, tonight I drive 15 miles and it pukes 1/4 to 1/2 a cup.
Thanks...
Dan
1) What is the vent needed for? I drove for a year with a bolt in there holding the brake hose in place and it seemed to work fine, but I put the tube and hose back after I was told it was necessary.
2) Why the hell is the rear axle puking??? Last month I drove 400 miles without any issues, tonight I drive 15 miles and it pukes 1/4 to 1/2 a cup.
Thanks...
Dan