Taco 953-1549-6BRP Seal Kit — 1-1/2″

Taco 953-1549-6BRP Seal Kit — Type E Mechanical Seal Set (6BRP)

The Taco 953-1549-6BRP seal kit is a direct-fit replacement for select Taco centrifugal pumps using the Type E / E-Design mechanical seal arrangement, built for HVAC and hydronic hot and chilled water circulation. It replaces the seal and the wear parts around it to restore sealing and prevent leaks. Built to OEM-equivalent standards or higher.

What’s included:

• “Taco Type E” mechanical seal

• Gasket set

• Oil plug washer

• Shaft sleeve (953-1171L)

• Sleeve gasket

• Stainless bushing / spacer

• Bushing gasket

• Slingers

Available Versions

Same kit, same fit — the difference is the seal material inside. Choose your build from the dropdown above.

Seal material builds and Taco kit numbers

The build you select cross-references to a different Taco kit number. All of them fit the same 1-1/2 in. shaft on CI, FI, KV and VI pumps.

• Cross-references to Taco 953-1549-6BRP — carbon and ceramic faces, bronze shaft sleeve. The standard build.

• Cross-references to Taco 953-1549-6RP — the same build with a stainless steel shaft sleeve.

• Cross-references to Taco 953-1549-6BRPV — carbon and ceramic faces with Viton elastomers.

• Cross-references to Taco 953-1549-42BRP — carbon against a silicon carbide seat with EPDM elastomers, listed by Taco as Type F.

• Cross-references to Taco 953-1549-42RP — the same silicon carbide build with a stainless steel shaft sleeve.

Compatibility

The Taco 953-1549-6BRP seal kit fits a 1-1/2? shaft and works with a range of Taco centrifugal pump series, including CM, CI, CE, FM, FI, FE, VL, VI, KV, KS (verify your exact model/build).

Example using 6BRP: FI6009E4KAJ1L0D000000

Note: Some builds in this family use the 3BRP variant — confirm whether your pump takes 3BRP or 6BRP before ordering. Contact us, or see the 3BRP variant.

Not sure? Text a photo of your pump nameplate to 561-414-1046 and tell us what the system runs — we’ll tell you which build to order. No purchase required.

Why this kit

• Better fitment: Our seal uses a crimped-head design with a custom-matched spring-to-sleeve combo for consistent working length and tight sealing—often a more accurate fit than generic aftermarket kits.

• Hydronic-ready: Materials selected for high-temp/high-pressure duty.

• All-in-one convenience: Everything needed for a clean, efficient rebuild.