mikew968

What grease are you using? I am having trouble with Aluminum hubs and wheels bearing failure or pre-mature failure.

Thanks, Mike

Gary R.

I've been using the red Mobil 1 synthetic for everything but my CV's, no problems.

onefastviking

What is actually failing ? Is the grease melting or running out somehow ? What makes youthink it's a lube issue ?

mikew968

Part of the issue might be a need to have the hub "looser" than normal as it seems the hub is transferring more heat and therefore more expansion than the stock hub. As far as the grease goes the bearing engineer is recommending a Mobilith SHC 220.

Fabio421

PM GregBBRD . He has extensive experience with this issue and may be able to help. I remember him mentioning this in a thread once before.

Matt Romanowski

What is special about your hub / bearing set up? If nothing, then you shouldn't be having a problem.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

I use Neo or Krytox (very expensive) for cars with highly stressed wheel bearings and CV's that require durability.

bgiere

Neo or Redline,either are a great choice. I've also had good results with Amsoil 2000 Racing Grease. Krytox is really $$ like Steve said but it is indestructible. I can't imagine this is a lube related failure though...are you sure everything is in spec?

CCA

From Dupont Krytox FAQ:

Is Krytox® compatible with aluminum?
There is no reactivity with aluminum at temperatures below 288°C (550°F), but is not recommended for use in equipment that has bearing surfaces made of aluminum.

flatsics

Try Neo before resorting to Krytox. Krytox is pretty nasty stuff. Don't breathe in the fumes if it gets hot!.
You can get Neo here.

http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tp...ction=category