Problems with Atlantic British HUBs?
Im in the process of changing rear rotors and brake pads and I discovered I have had a leak from the right rear hub. The pads and caliper are pretty gummed up so it looks as if it has been on going for some time. I replaced the hub back in the summer of 2012 with a brittpart one from Atlantic British. After I installed it it began leaking again after about 100 miles and was warrantied by AB. Both times I replaced the O ring. Are these Hubs just junk? Now its been 2 years and maybe 15k miles and its leaking like a sieve, I would think a $400 part would be a bit better. I cant 100% rule out O ring but it looked dry around outside of O ring when I pulled hub but, with gear oil gunk all over place I cant really pinpoint. Has others had such constant leaks from the hub? Am I missing something here? I did check diff vent and it was clear any other thoughts?
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I'd be looking at the o ring before the hub. The hubs aren't filled with oil, the axles are
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But the seal around the bearing in the hub can fail then you end up with gear oil washing out the bearing grease. Does RN sell oem O rings? Both times I changed O rings I used the aftermarket ones from AB
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I've heard in the past the aftermarket ones aren't the correct size, as well as the axle seals in the front. We do have the genuine o-ring for $3 or so
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Make sure that the axle bore is rust and corrosion free before installing the new hub seal, or a leak will result.
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Thanks for the replys. Ill go on and order a o ring from RN website. Its a bit cheaper then a new hub.
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Mine leaked as well till I tightened it to the 350 ft lbs.
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