Wheel Bearings

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Sir Kev & Darkie

What is the better grease to use for wheel bearings on a camper with overide brakes??

I am going to replace the ones in the Trak Shak, this week.

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Reply By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 13:47

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 13:47

Kev, same stuff you use in Darkie. No point buying anything different. If it's good enough for the cruiser then it will PROBABLY be good enough for the trailer.. :-))

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 15:45

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 15:45

John,

I'm all done :))

I use Castrol Grease on Darkie, so have just finished doing the bearings on the Trak Shak with Castrol APX T grease.

Shall see how it goes

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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:46

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:46

Ya won't get much more 'fit for purpose' tha the APXT..

If ya have problems, then it won't be because of the brand/type of grease (unless ya use too little or too much of it;-))..

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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:55

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:55

...THAN the APXT... (missed a stroke:(

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Follow Up By: Hairy (NT) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:31

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:31

"same stuff you use in Darkie".....what....KY?

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:56

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:56

Not what you use Hairy ;)

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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:09

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:09

still wont make the hilux go any faster Kev......:-P

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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh (NSW) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:24

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:24

what....KY?
He's dreamin' Hairy. LOL

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Reply By: Member - Axle - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 13:53

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 13:53

G/Day Kev, I use the nulon red hp grease, have found it to be a excellent product. For anything on wheels:))).

Cheers Axle.

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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:44

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:44

Axle, its a good choice, i use it also..Michael

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Reply By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 14:08

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 14:08

Kev, I use Moreys Red.
I was advised by our workshop manager that is what the company use on the earthmoving gear in the quarries and mines here.

I also have another set packed with grease and vacuum packed with a new seal in my spares box just in case.

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Follow Up By: Gronk - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:02

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:02

What they use on earthmoving gear may not be suitable for a wheel bearing on a trailer....a lot of heavy machinery use high pressure , low speed stuff ,whereas trailers ( especially ones running brakes ) may need high melting point grease.....always good to check out the specs 1st before using anything..

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Reply By: Gronk - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 15:57

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 15:57

The bright blue marine grease....also use it on the tailshaft etc..

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Follow Up By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:24

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:24

Gronk, I have used Moreys Red for about 18 months now.

I usually stop about every 2 hours while travelling, and the first thing I do is put my hand on the trailer hubs to check the temperature.
There is hardly any heat in them at all thankfully.

I repacked them after 10K, and the grease was still coated all over the bearings.
It really does stick better than that other stuff that sticks on blankets.

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:31

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:31

Dave,

Will see how the APX T goes by the time we get to St George. If they get hot again, maybe we could do a "How To" for those who haven't done wheel bearing before at the Gathering seeing as the Trailers are relatively easy to do.

That way we could compare greases as well LOL

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Follow Up By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:47

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 16:47

Sir Kev, I am sure there will be lots of people willing to watch from their camp chairs. Perhaps you could charge for viewing - but the advice from the gallery would be free :-))

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Follow Up By: oldpop - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:30

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:30

Helllo

APXT now called LMX same grease new name good stuff

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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 at 19:19

Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 at 19:19

2nd (or is that 5th) the blue marine greae.

Has handled a couple of trips on the CT and still looked like new.
Replaced anyway since it had been through a few creek crossings ovet the hubs.

I will have some spare in the tub with me at St George if you need it Kev. :o)

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 at 19:21

Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 at 19:21

I hope I won't need it John LOL

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Reply By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:55

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:55

While we are on the subject of wheel bearings, another thing that is handy in the toolbox is a few of those nitrile disposable gloves.

They are the best thing to wear for skin protection if you are doing wheel bearings. They are thin and tough.

Kev, between all the drinkin an talkin and fishin and tossin and cookin, I don't think I will have time for packin at St George.

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:59

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:59

I am sure someone will have time LOL

More than likely a certain pair from the northern rivers area of NSW or another Poojero driving cockroach from down Sydney way hehehehe

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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh (NSW) - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:40

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:40

Kev, :),
Who would you be talikni about :)
I'll have to ask around I guess. ;)

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:42

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:42

Yours wont need doing if you keep winding it up Hairs ;)

But a Pampered Poodles probably will

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Follow Up By: The Geriatric Gypsies - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:53

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:53

jeez kev some kind of greasy grease of course dont use the oily type lololol

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:57

Saturday, Aug 08, 2009 at 19:57

I'll leave the jelly wrestling for you and Denny ;)

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Reply By: Member - nrb1748 (VIC) - Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 at 17:22

Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 at 17:22

Hello Sir Kev,

The clay/bentone based HTB greases recommended for wheel bearings in disc brake passenger vehicles is not the best option for trailers. It is possible the lower
temperatures in the trailer application does not allow the grease to 'run'. This can cause the grease to remain in a more solid state and can allow moisture entry.

The better option is a lithium based grease recommended for wheel bearings. Lithium grease has a stickier composition with better properties to resist the entry of water.

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