![]() When wheel bearings are packed with grease correctly, it spins freely and does not develop excess heat. They will eventually wear out, but you can extend the span of them by maintaining them. Over time the trailer bearings will take a large amount of abuse and wear, although they are designed to last for a long time, they will wear out prematurely if they are not routinely taken care of. Repacking a bearing is the process of removing the parts of the wheel to access, clean and add grease to the bearings. You may have heard the term “repacking” bearings, and owning a trailer it is a good idea to know how to clean and “repack” them. This can be a quick DIY job if you know what you are doing, if you are unsure, call your local mechanic to make an appointment. Over time, grease breaks down, heat that is produced by the brakes speeds this up, and since a trailers weight rides on the wheel bearings it is very important to keep them well lubricated. ![]() Why repacking trailer bearings is important ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |