Carrying spare bearing question

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

newman fulltimer wrote:
if you have a bearing fail you will more than likely need a new spendle as well

Not always and more often than not you can file off high spots, put it all back together and be fine.

if you have a bearing fail you will more than likely need a new spendle as well

I carry a couple in their original boxes. If I spin a bearing on the road, I will be packing it there.

That would be one way to insure a bearing would never fail. If you have one you will never need it.

Bearings are generally available.

If you are going to carry a spare wheel bearing, carry the whole set; inner, outer, seal, castle nut, and pin.

I would have the bearings packed, ready for install. Store bearings in a freezer Ziploc inside a small cardboard box.