Bearing Buddy has maintained their quality. I maintain 14 trailers for myself and my charity. I would recommend them as a good investment on any trailer, marine or otherwise. In marine use, Bearing Buddies should be pumped with grease until full, before and after each submersion.

What is the purpose of a Bearing Buddy?

The Bearing Buddies are designed to protect your bearings by keeping water and dirt out of the hubs and bearings and ensuring there is enough grease inside the hub. If you are not experiencing any problems or visually see any grease leaking out of the hub, then you shouldn’t have to repack your bearings regularly.

Do you need to repack bearings with Bearing Buddies?

Expert Reply: When you use the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like # BB2441, so you do not need to take apart the wheel hub and repack the bearings. The Bearing Buddy Protectors have a spring loaded seal that keeps the moisture and debris out of the bearings.

Can you over grease Bearing Buddies?

Be sure to check that the grease isn’t coming out the… view full answer Can Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors Be Over-Filled with Too Much Grease It is possible to over-fill a hub that has a Bearing Buddy bearing protector such as #BB1781.

Should I use Bearing Buddies on my boat trailer?

Bearing Buddies are a great way to keep grease in a trailer hub. I recommend them as long as you are aware that it’s very easy to put too much grease in a hub with these which will blow out the seal. They have no problem being used on longer road trips so the would work well for you.

Can you put Bearing Buddies on any trailer?

Thanks. Expert Reply: Yes! You can use Bearing Buddies on anything as long as you use the right size and as long as the axles are not EZ Lube axles with the grease fittings on the ends of the spindles.

How do I know when my Bearing Buddies are full?

The air pockets inside the hub cavity and Bearing Buddy® will work their way out past the piston (or blue ring) on the Bearing Buddy®. You should see the piston extend out or the blue ring past the front of the Bearing Buddy® when it’s properly filled.

How often should Bearing Buddies be greased?

How often do you grease bearing buddies? How Often Should Trailer Hubs Get Greased with EZ Lube Spindles Standard tapered trailer wheel bearings are recommended to be re-packed with fresh bearing grease about every year or every 12,000 miles under normal use.

What happens if you don’t repack trailer bearings?

If your bearings are not kept well-greased the increased friction will eventually cause your wheel to seize. If this happens while you are hauling, it will not only leave you stranded roadside, but it will also cost you a lot of money in trailer repairs.

How often should you change boat trailer wheel bearings?

Expert Reply: We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12,000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings. When repacking them with grease, you will also just want to check for any damage or wear and replace anything if needed.

How do I know if my trailer bearings need grease?

Keep your hand on the wheel and spin it. If you feel any motion that is not smooth, hear any noises, or if the wheel does not spin freely, the wheel bearing is defective or needs lubrication.

How often should boat trailer bearings be greased?

Standard tapered trailer wheel bearings are recommended to be re-packed with fresh bearing grease about every year or every 12,000 miles under normal use. In certain conditions this interval could be shorter, such as if you routinely tow the trailer under conditions of extreme heat or near its maximum load capacity.

Can you mix Marine grease with regular grease?

Don’t Mix Grease, but Change If Needed

If you can, start with completely clean parts and new grease. Otherwise, greasing more often will flush out the old incompatible grease faster.

How do you pack a hub bearing?

Remove the wheel. Remove the lug nuts and the wheel. Remove the cotter pin. Straighten the ends of the cotter pin and pull it out with needlenose pliers. Remove the rear bearing and seal. Pack grease into the bearings. Reassemble the hub.