1550 brakes

[Mike(NEOhio)]

I found the left side brake dripping oil last year. Got new seals and discs and a new seal for one axle that had a small drip. Got under it to adjust the right brake which was sticking badly and noticed the left brake was dripping again. I have another seal since I didn't bother changing the right side since it was dry and just put the new discs in. Thinking I should get a speedisleeve. I really don't want to pull the whole bearing quill. It's hard to assess the condition of the shaft that deep in the housing. Advice please?

 

[super99]

Probably a good idea. I used one years ago, don't even remember what it was on but it worked great. Have a couple of leaks on my 1550 that need speedi sleeves, just don't have the ambition to do it anymore.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

Probably a good idea. I used one years ago, don't even remember what it was on but it worked great. Have a couple of leaks on my 1550 that need speedi sleeves, just don't have the ambition to do it anymore.

I found one from SKF haha......$99. I'm gonna open it up and see where it's actually leaking and decide from there.

 

[super99]

Yeah, they are proud of them! If I remember right, the parts guy told m to sit down when I asked the price.

 

[tom upton]

I found the left side brake dripping oil last year. Got new seals and discs and a new seal for one axle that had a small drip. Got under it to adjust the right brake which was sticking badly and noticed the left brake was dripping again. I have another seal since I didn't bother changing the right side since it was dry and just put the new discs in. Thinking I should get a speedisleeve. I really don't want to pull the whole bearing quill. It's hard to assess the condition of the shaft that deep in the housing. Advice please?

Isnt the seal area the same diameter as the splined area it would have to go over? If it is it will be tough to get the speedi sleeve over the splined area without distorting it. If shaft is worn it should only be were the existing seal track is. You can position the new seal a few thou off that worn track and it should be fine. Dont forget wear/too much clearance on your pinion gear shaft bearings will take out the seal.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

Isnt the seaal area the same diameter as the splined area it would have to go over? If it is it will be tough to get the speedi sleeve over the splined area without distorting it. If shaft is worn it should only be were the existing seal track is. You can position the new seal a few thou off that worn track and it should be fine. Dont forget wear/too much clearance on your pinion gear shaft bearings will take out the seal.

I don't recall about the diameter but the seal is real deep in the bore. I cleaned up the area best as I could and used a four inch length of 3 inch PVC pipe as a drive tool. I don't think the bearings are loose but I'll have to get in there for a better look, it's just going to have to wait a bit.