OK, surely our fleet can't be the only one that struggles to keep the 90w in the axle housing instead of on the rear brakes. We have several 2015 model buses that have this problem with very few miles on them. but its not just the 15's. I mention them because we are having this problem when the bus is relatively new. This has been a common theme every since we first started purchasing them in 2011. We use Stemco seals in our fleet. C2 from the factory use CR seals. neither one works well. both leak. any ideas? anyone else see these problems?
ditch those worthless seals and replace them with nationals. had the same issues on my new HDX's. 3500 miles and i have leaking wheel seals? 90k miles later they are still perfect.
I've used CR replacement seals for 20 years without any drama. When we do see an occasional leak it's on a 14-20 year old bus. Certainly not a new bus. Our last 60 CE's from 2006 to 2013 with air brakes have Meritor axles and whatever seal is OE must be pretty good because I've yet to change 1. I'm not even sure what seal is in there. The 14-20 year Thomas transit buses came with CR, and when replaced have been with CR.
We switched to CR scottseal plus about 20 years ago. Seal leaks are a very rare event. Dont ever use the regular green ones . Semifluid in the front hubs also prevent the fronts from ever leaking.
Good point Ron. Also, use the proper seal driver with the pilot adapter. The driver, handle and pilot should be supplied free to you for most seals. Don't forget the pilot, makes life so much easier.
Semifluid in the front hubs also prevent the fronts from ever leaking.
Is this a brand name? I'd be interested to learn about something that doesn't seep out the front.
Semifluid is the grease/oil that is used in long life wheel hubs on trailers. It has the consistancy of ketchup but will flow and can be poured into a hub . We use Mobilith SHC 007 which is expensive synthetic . A huge bonus is it cleans out like oil which saves time. You never have rust in the wheel ends like with grease and zero downtime from seal leaks. Its also used commonly in snow blower gear boxes and self contained manual steering boxes where no leaks and long life are required. I started using this stuff back in the 90's and will never put another hub together without it. Here is a video explaining the benefits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMHFgBZtpr8
Edited by - wrenchsnapper on 12/13/2016 1:16:36 PM