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- Passin_ThruExplorerOnce a year and on Single Engine Airplanes you only grease them when you change the tires so most people over grease which is just as bad as not greasing. I agree with Virgina law on that one because most people never see a brake and they need to be looked at. I know, don't end a sentence with a preposition! I've seen pieces of brake lying on off ramps in every state and along the interstates. OOPs,Not in Hawaii as I didn't drive there.I use one of these : http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=grease+packer&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3527197807&hvqmt=p&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6fjkzzwz5a_p
- AtleeExplorer IICommonwealth of Virginia requires an annual inspection of trailers. Inspection stations are supposed to check the brakes.
CKNSLS wrote:
So as I thought-your statements are mostly opinion You can get all the old grease out if you use several pumps. I do not agree that brakes need to be inspected annually- with the miles most trailers are towed. - Old_BlueExplorerI grease my cargo trailer, car carrier, utility trailer wheels if used quite a bit at least once a year. That's the way we do it..
Bill - LynnmorExplorer
CKNSLS wrote:
So as I thought-your statements are mostly opinion You can get all the old grease out if you use several pumps. I do not agree that brakes need to be inspected annually- with the miles most trailers are towed.
If you give several pumps, then it might take only 15 years for a complete flush. In PA, there is a required brake inspection annually. Good luck with your opinions. - HannibalExplorerI pop the cap once a year and admire the like new grease for a moment. Then put the cap back on. If I ever submerge the hubs, I'll repack them but for normal use, I usually trade for a new trailer before they need to be repacked.
- CKNSLSExplorerSo as I thought-your statements are mostly opinion You can get all the old grease out if you use several pumps. I do not agree that brakes need to be inspected annually- with the miles most trailers are towed.
- LynnmorExplorer
CKNSLS wrote:
Lynnmor wrote:
TSeck wrote:
I usually give the zerk fittings a shot of grease every year before the big trip.
In about 30 years you will have greased the outer bearing with 30 year old grease.
Doesn't the old grease exit the hub-with Bearing Buddys and the like?
clicky
clicky two
With Bearing Buddies, the only old grease that exits is thru the seal and on to the brakes.
With the system discussed here, grease is pumped into the rear bearing and then fills the cavity between the bearings, then out thru the front bearing. This takes a large amount of grease and you would have to pump till all of the current grease is flushed to get fresh grease in the front bearing. The whole idea makes no sense for a travel trailer with brakes. The hub and brakes need to be inspected regularly and all that grease is just an unnecessary waste and mess. Using just a few pumps does absolutely nothing for the front bearing. - CKNSLSExplorer
Lynnmor wrote:
TSeck wrote:
I usually give the zerk fittings a shot of grease every year before the big trip.
In about 30 years you will have greased the outer bearing with 30 year old grease.
Doesn't the old grease exit the hub-with Bearing Buddys and the like?
clicky
clicky two - RVcircusExplorer II
3oaks wrote:
I would much rather inspect and do my preventative maintenance while home. :@
Same here. PA has yearly trailer inspections so the wheels are pulled and brakes/bearings are inspected yearly. I've been doing this before I take the trailer in. - LynnmorExplorer
TSeck wrote:
I usually give the zerk fittings a shot of grease every year before the big trip.
In about 30 years you will have greased the outer bearing with 30 year old grease.
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