EZ Lube bearings
I'm sure I'm not the first to ask this question but I couldn't find any threads that address it. I have EZ-lube axles on my Arctic Fox 5'er. Is it safe to simply grease the bearings frequently with a...
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The major caveat is twofold:
1. Bearings may be close to failure and just greasing does not allow inspection.
2. The seals separating the grease from the brake assembly may blow out, allowing grease to contaminate the linings rendering them useless.
I recently inspected and packed my bearings after seven years of use. Bearings needed replacement on outside, but seals had not failed.
Moral: probably best to inspect them more often than seven years. Greasing is probably ok.
1. Bearings may be close to failure and just greasing does not allow inspection.
2. The seals separating the grease from the brake assembly may blow out, allowing grease to contaminate the linings rendering them useless.
I recently inspected and packed my bearings after seven years of use. Bearings needed replacement on outside, but seals had not failed.
Moral: probably best to inspect them more often than seven years. Greasing is probably ok.
