Carrying spare bearing question
If you carry a spare wheel bearing, is it packed with grease? What do you carry it in?
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I carry the complete bearing set, seal and cotter pin. They are in their original packing which helps ward off rust on the race/bearing.
I also carry the grease. If I have to actually repack the bearing, I will deal with greasing the new bearing then.
Since I do my own bearings and brake work I know what I have in there. In the last 14 years I have never had a bearing issue. Really don't expect one but I am prepared in case it happens. Odds are higher you will have brake issue with an electric drum brake. That I have had. And when you pull the drum to deal with it, then that new seal and grease you have will come in handy.
Hope this helps
John
I also carry the grease. If I have to actually repack the bearing, I will deal with greasing the new bearing then.
Since I do my own bearings and brake work I know what I have in there. In the last 14 years I have never had a bearing issue. Really don't expect one but I am prepared in case it happens. Odds are higher you will have brake issue with an electric drum brake. That I have had. And when you pull the drum to deal with it, then that new seal and grease you have will come in handy.
Hope this helps
John
