Wheel bearings When to repack
Is repacking based on miles or time. I repacked them about a year ago and we have only traveled about 3000 miles this year. Just trying to give my back a break if possible. Thanks Ray
Forum Discussion
azdryheat wrote:
When was the last time any of us repacked the bearings in our tow vehicles? Aren't they the same?
No, they're not the same. I haven't had repackable bearings on a vehicle (besides trailers) since the 1980's. FWD and 4WD vehicles.
To the op, bearing maintence questions are posted here at least once a month and there are pages and pages of answers. Some good advice (even if you don't agree with it) some bad advice and some that can only be described as absurd.
Dexter recommends every year or 12000 miles. That's my schedule because it's a ridiculously easy and cheap insurance for a trouble free camping season. This migh be overkill and I guess if I had to pay someone to do the job I might extend it to 2 or 3 years.
BTW, most trailer brakes are not self adjusting, so this is a great opportunity for brake cleaning, inspection and adjusting.
