Bearing Buddy Question

Brian_M · #1 07-27-2004, 08:20 PM

Quick Question....

with bearing buddy's, do you still need to repack the bearings each year??

thanks

chumbucket · #2 07-27-2004, 09:21 PM

Quick answer;

Yes ;)

Brian_M · #3 07-27-2004, 10:14 PM

Thought so, just wanted to get 2nd opinion. thanks

Brian_M · #4 08-09-2004, 06:16 PM

Hello again,

I just finished repacking the wheel bearings and gave her a test drive...( i also fixed the brakes so they work!) what temp should the hubs be at, I've never had trailer brakes so I'm not sure if the hubs/drums will be warmer than without the brakes.

I can hold my hand in each hub for a while, my digital thermometer says one side is abouit 99 degrees, the other is nearly 120 degrees after a 15 mile trip with moderate brake use.

Any ideas?? thanks

reelapeelin · #5 08-09-2004, 07:30 PM

I'd be takin' a close look at that HOT side, Brian...you might have a shoe draggin' or somethin'...are those brakes adjustable(hope so)...make sure they're adjusted properly...make sure tires are properly inflated...you could use HIGH-TEMPERATURE grease, but that's treatin' the symptom, not the cause...good luck with it...