Dexter EZ Lubes, use or not?

falconbrother wrote:
My TT has Dexter EZ Lube bearings/axles. The video on their web site show that the bearings can be "re-packed" without removing the wheels/seals/bearings in the traditional manner. However, some folks seem to think this a dangerous practice risking blowing out a seal. I have repacked many bearings over the years but, if I don't need to remove the wheels, just spin them as I pump grease in, this seems like the way to go, that is, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Continually putting grease in over and over, eventually the rear seal is going to blow out.

I bought a used cargo trailer. The previous owner put grease in using the zerk fitting. 4 years of doing that blew out the rear seal and wrecked all 4 brakes. He didn't know it. I knew something was amiss with the brakes as I pulled out of his driveway and had to crank my ITBC up to 9 to get any sort of braking action.

Yes, you can use the zerk fitting to quirt in more grease a few times, but the bearings still should be removed, cleaned, inspected and repacked every once in a while.