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You make a good point. I mainly drive locally, but I'll replace the shoes before any highway trips.

I think it was just a loose break line fitting, but I'll keep an eye on it to see if the leak returns. The shoes were soaked, and I just cleaned them with break clean even though I know that's not textbook. I didn't drive since I noticed the problem, so it's not baked in. Breaking seemed fine...

Thanks for the replies! The axle and drums are original, so the red is surface rust. I did replace both rear wheel cylinders about a month ago, but I suppose one could be a dud. At first I thought the leak was from the rear wheel cylinder line so I tightened it a little more. The master...

I came out to find this today: I ordered new seals and bearings for both sides, as well as the pinion seal based on some advice I saw in a search here. I replaced the diff fluid a while back so I'm kicking myself for not doing this then, but I did not think of it because I'm only a novice...