Are Bearing Buddies worth it?

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.

Is Bearing Buddy worth it?

5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend these for every trailer. I would never have a trailer w/o Bearing Buddies. I can't recommend them enough. They keep the grease packed in the bearings while you are rolling down the road and if you have a boat trailer, when you submerge for launching.

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 put too much grease in a Bearing Buddy?

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.

How often should I grease my Bearing Buddies?

They said the best thing to do is have the bearings packed once a year. Once packed and with a good seal, there is no need to add more grease.

Check your bearing buddies before you trust them on your trailer

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.

Can you over grease trailer bearings?

More grease is never the right answer. Overgreasing can actually cause the rollers/balls to slide over the bearing surface rather than roll over them.

Can you reuse bearing buddies?

They recommend once a year or more if you use it often.

How often should boat trailer bearings be repacked?

How often should you repack your trailer bearings? The axle manufacturers recommend that you repack your trailer bearings once annually or every 12,000 km.

How do I know if my trailer bearings need grease?

If noise is heard, check for a bad bearing or if lubrication is needed. Check for Heat – Tow the trailer for a short distance, 5-10 miles at highways speeds, then park the trailer. Place your hand on each of the wheel hubs of the trailer. If it is too warm to hold your hand in place, you may have a bad bearing.

Do Bearing Buddies get grease to the back bearing?

Expert Reply: Bearing Buddy pumps grease into the center of the hub all the way back to the grease seal. A double lip seal should be used to prevent grease from blowing out the seal when added.

Should I use Bearing Buddies on boat trailer?

For boat trailers, BB's are in most cases a necessity. However, wheel bearings should be checked regularly and the grease still needs to be completely removed and replaced with fresh grease when you see signs of grease failure, such as a change in color or loss of viscosity.

Are Bearing Buddies only for boat trailers?

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 often should you grease wheel bearings on a camper?

RV wheel bearings should be repacked with grease once a year or every 10,000 to 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you travel frequently, this is a useful metric to go by, even if it means having your RV wheel bearings repacked a couple of times each year.

How much does it cost to repack trailer bearings?

Trailers tend to be cheaper to repack professionally (think $100-$200), but don't underestimate the power of the upsells a mechanic might try to give you. If you're serious about cash, you can likely save a few bucks by repacking your bearings yourself.

How many miles do trailer bearings last?

Thanks for any advice. 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.

Should I fill my trailer hub with grease?

It is equally important to retain the grease around the bearing. For traditional greases (NLGI Nos. 1 and 2), pump a ring of grease into the entire circumference of the wheel hub and coat the hub cap inner wall. The housing should only be half full of grease.

Should you grease a trailer ball?

You do not need to grease your trailer hitch ball. That is entirely up to you. However, greasing it is recommended. Greasing will help ensure that the trailer hitch ball keeps its structural integrity, and it will help prevent it from squeaking.

What size bearing buddies do I need?

How to Measure for Correct Bearing Buddy Size You will want to use a digital caliper to measure the inner diameter of the hub bore, where the grease cap sits. When choosing a Bearing Buddy, you will want to choose one that is a few thousandths of an inch larger than the hub bore opening.

Which grease is best for wheel bearings?