Leak at the brake

Its had a leak for awhile now but I got looking at it yesterday and it seems to be coming from around the brake on this 8speed..
I did replace the brake on it several years ago....
So my question is what would cause it to leak?
Do need to take the tranny apart?
Worn out bushings bearings seals etc....

Pappy, unless the needle bearing is shot, the seal can be replaced without pulling the transmission. If there's side to side play in the brake shaft it'll need a new bearing. The TORO part number for the seal is 100441 or go to NAPA and get an SKF7410, 0.75" Shaft Diameter 0.999" Bore Diameter 0.125" Width.

M Bailey wrote: Pappy, unless the needle bearing is shot, the seal can be replaced without pulling the transmission. If there's side to side play in the brake shaft it'll need a new bearing. The TORO part number for the seal is 100441 or go to NAPA and get an SKF7410, 0.75" Shaft Diameter 0.999" Bore Diameter 0.125" Width.

Ok thanks.... I will have to a take a closer look at it.......and will report back after that.....

Could be a little rust down there from where its been sitting.

Geno wrote: Could be a little rust down there from where its been sitting.

Yeah could be haven't checked it out real good yet....kinda hot out there today.....oh I did order a tub from tractor supply.....trying not to get it dirty....

well a little update and brake isn't leaking its coming from the center of the tranny where the two halves meet from up I can tell.....so do I need a gasket?

There's a drain plug under there, is it coming from that?

Geno wrote: There's a drain plug under there, is it coming from that?

Not sure since I couldn't get it to turn either way...going to run it some more later to be sure where its leaking but I do no its not at the brake.....my have to pull it out and take a closer look.....oh if I only had a forklift......like somebody I know......

well its leaking at the brake for sure.....looks like I will have to take it apart.........are there many gaskets that I need to order?
Has anybody else had to take a 8 apart and what gaskets did you replace?
Or should I wait till I open it to order anything?
Anybody have any pictures?

M Bailey wrote: Pappy, unless the needle bearing is shot, the seal can be replaced without pulling the transmission. If there's side to side play in the brake shaft it'll need a new bearing. The TORO part number for the seal is 100441 or go to NAPA and get an SKF7410, 0.75" Shaft Diameter 0.999" Bore Diameter 0.125" Width.

Well I don't see a seal on this....is that possible or is it really small..