Wheel/Brake/Bearing Question
Hi All, I was having some poor braking on our last trip so, after scolding myself for failing to adjust the brakes or lube the bearings since we got the trailer (probably 12,000 miles ago) I decide...
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fj12ryder wrote:
They apparently put very little grease in these EZ-Lube hubs and it isn't unusual to have to use a lot of grease the first time you lube them up, which needless to say should have been a lot sooner than 12,000 miles. :)
And yes, you should raise the tire off the ground and spin it while lubing the bearing. Don't use a power grease gun and don't get in a big hurry. However yours doesn't sound too good.
This is correct, as the factory usually just greases the bearings enough to get by. My EZs needed a lot of slow easy pumps, before the hubs filled.
I can see the back side of the seals, using a piston light looking from the rear. There is several holes above, and to the side of brake adj hole. My seals have no leakage.
I also think the castle nuts may be loose, but best to have a look at the bearings/races after 12,000 miles.
Jerry
