Bearing Buddy® Bras are available inīlack. That fits over the Bearing Buddy® to contain excess grease and keep What is the Bearing Buddy® Bra? The Bearing Buddy® Bra is a vinyl cover Shoulder (the part that fits into the hub). Us with your hub bore diameter or the outside diameter of the dust cap For a price quote, you will need to provide My hub, can I order a custom-made Bearing Buddy®? Yes. What if none of the Bearing Buddy® models fit Rex Marine is a stocking distributor of genuine Bearing Buddy products.ġ2. To the Bearing Buddy® threads, and then screw Bearing Buddy® into the Model 1980T, apply Permatex or some other greaseproof gasket cement Is available in chrome-plated or stainless steel. Does Bearing Buddy® make a threaded unit? Yes. To view the snap ring see our "How Bearing Buddy®ġ0. If the blue ring is flush with the snap ring, the hub needs grease. Inside the barrel of the Bearing Buddy®), the hub is completely full. If the blue ring extends 1/8" past the snap ring (located What is the Bearing Buddy® Model 1980A with theīlue ring? Bearing Buddy® Model 1980A has aīlue ring, which acts as a visual lubricant level indicator inside the Rex Marine recommends the Neo Brand Red Synthetic Grease and NOT the blue marine grease commonly available at many marine outlets.ĩ. Don't use heavy,įibrous greases don't mix grease types. (e.g., the type used for automotive suspensions). The hubs completely with a high quality, multipurpose No. What type of lubricant should I use? Fill An automatic grease gun will destroy theĨ. If the piston won't rock or move, add grease until If you can rock or move the piston, the hub Lubricant level can be checked by pressing on theĮdge of the piston. How do I check the grease level in the hub? Grease can be added to the hub throughĪn easily accessible grease fitting located in the center of the Bearingīuddy® piston. The Bearing Buddy® to attempt to remove it.ħ. Until you "walk" the Bearing Buddy® out of the hub. The wood on the opposite side and hit again. Of the Bearing Buddy® and strike the wood with a hammer. How do I remove Bearing Buddy®? Lay a block of wood against the side
#Bearing buddy install#
How do I install Bearing Buddy®? Please see our "Installation"Ħ. To select the correct Bearing Buddy® Model to fit your hub, refer toĥ. You can also use a "size gauge card" (see Question 15 below). Most marine dealers, auto parts stores and service stations haveĪ caliper or micrometer and will gladly measure your dust cap for you. The measurement needs to be in thousandths of inches. The inside diameter of the hub or the outside diameter of theĭust cap shoulder (the part that fits into the hub) with a caliper or How do I determine the correct Bearing Buddy® Years of use, and the bearings still looked like new.Ĥ. Some customers have reported that theirīearing Buddy® units were removed for the first time after 10 to 15
#Bearing buddy full#
Is always full of grease (with proper maintenance) there is no need The Bearing Buddy® system maintains a constant With Bearing Buddy® installed, how often do Iĭon't recommend inspecting your bearings more frequently than once everyĥ years, provided you properly maintain the grease level in the hubs,Īnd your bearings and seals are in new condition when you install genuineīearing Buddy®. The wrong size Bearing Buddy® for the hub bore diameter.ģ. Or wobbling, which can cause a Bearing Buddy® to work its way out Tire and/or incorrect bearing torque can cause excessive "wheel play" Shoulder (the part that fits into the hub), which decreases the interferenceįit between the Bearing Buddy® shoulder and the hub bore. Level is low), eventually forcing it out of the hub.Īnd reinstallation of a Bearing Buddy® can wear down the Bearing Buddy® Of the spindle to push against the Bearing Buddy® piston (when grease May be too long, which could cause the nut or cotter pin on the end Not maintain quality control during production. Is the hub bore diameter is wrong, because the hub manufacturer did What can cause a Bearing Buddy® to fall out of Say "Bearing Buddy®" on the label then it is a copy, and not a "genuineĢ. With the words "Bearing Buddy®" printed on the label. How can I tell if I have genuine Bearingīuddy® wheel bearing protectors on my trailer? Genuineīearing Buddy® units have an adhesive label on the Bearing Buddy® itself, Is the difference between Bearing Buddy® model 1980 and model 1980A?ġ. If none of the Bearing Buddy® models fit my hub, can I order a custom-made Is the Bearing Buddy® Model 1980A with the blue ring? Tell if I have genuine Bearing Buddy® wheel bearing protectorsĬan cause a Bearing Buddy® to fall out of the hub?īearing Buddy® installed, how often do I need to repack my bearings?ĭo I determine the correct Bearing Buddy® model for my trailer? Bearing Buddy frequently asked questions: Automotive Performance Products, Boat & Marine Parts & Hardware
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