The simplest and best narrated video on this subject period!. Thank you Mr TrailerSmith!
@FinalDriveTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have been doing bearings for years and glad to know I was doing it right. I do like your way of tightening the nut. I was always taught to tighten all the way and then back it out but like your way better. Next time do a video on how to tell if the bearing is bad. Sometimes it is hard to tell.
@TheTrailerSmith2 жыл бұрын
So glad you liked the video! Thanks for the video idea!
@MIGHTYX201027 күн бұрын
Good stuff! 👍
@smittys19daytonaАй бұрын
Excellent instructions a lot of little things to know to prevent a roadside disaster
@TonyReilly-mt7uu2 ай бұрын
Sometimes old school is the best school. Have been cleaning, inspecting and repacking wheel bearings this way more than 50 years, that's why it's called preventative maintenance. Allows you to catch a potential problem before it becomes a problem. Being a parts changer is EXPENSIVE, and not cleaning and inspecting will never alert you of a developing issue. Bearings will last thousands of miles with proper preventative maintenance. Thanks for the detailed procedure video.
@alsims82802 жыл бұрын
Simple straightforward advice. I like it!
@TheTrailerSmith2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad you liked the video!
@craigsuslosky39744 ай бұрын
Great video, clear, to the point, and you show the "old" way of doing things as well, for those of us that dont have bearing packers etc. Thanks for sharing!
@TheTrailerSmith4 ай бұрын
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!
@elguapo83542 жыл бұрын
I always just used gasoline for cleaning the bearings, but it was much cheaper 50 years ago. Thanks for the Videos.
@marty11404 ай бұрын
My shop teacher years ago taught us how to pack bearings with our hands. Old school way has served me well, young guys think im a nut. It works! Great video thanks.
@TheTrailerSmith4 ай бұрын
I love when new things come along to make things a bit easier. Sometimes new stuff just adds more problems. It’s good to know the old school ways in case new fancy gadgets fail! Thanks for watching!
@G.I.JeffsWorkbench10 ай бұрын
Very helpful & useful video. Thanks for your no B.S. presentation style.
@TheTrailerSmith10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching and for the feedback!
@sled77824 ай бұрын
Great video!!! I was curious about you adding grease to the non friction area of the spindle. I haven’t heard of a reason for this before.
@TheTrailerSmith4 ай бұрын
We just use that to aid in the assembly process and to give some extra grease.
@Edwardsjourney2 ай бұрын
Great video, Thank you for sharing.
@lmajeff1577Ай бұрын
Just watched myself when I was a enlisted in the Army working on my car in the base car garage except back then there was not nytril gloves used.
@kway75832 ай бұрын
Perfect, Thank You!
@davedunn42852 ай бұрын
i had to repackage a trailer bearing out in the outback once and it was over 110 deg so i waited till the sun went down and started . I got half way through and dropped the bearing into the sand which was a reddish colour . i picked the bearing up removed some of the grease repackaged it put it on and continued the journey never touching the bearing again .
@lesteranderson22220 күн бұрын
What is your opinion regarding Vault hubs and their suitability for boat trailers? Does it make sense to replace Vault hubs with new Vault hubs, or is using traditional hubs, bearings, and races the best path forward?
@paulstanley32652 ай бұрын
I use kerosene to clean bearings is this good are bad? Great video thanks
@melindaburdette341 Жыл бұрын
❤it what a 💰 saver.
@TheTrailerSmith Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it was a help for you! Thank you for watching!
@dougw92242 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. After re assembly with easy hubs, should I refill the cavity with grease thru the zerk fitting?
@Buszzbait6929 күн бұрын
I didn’t put any grease in the cavity so I’d be curious myself.
@misters2837Ай бұрын
Finally someone who doesn't tighten, then back it off finger loose and leave it.... FAR TOO MANY people put bearings together with end play, instead of slight preload....and then their bearings come apart because they are too loose... Timken prefers slight preload.... I have taken bearings apart that were like two turns loose! (after the grease baked out of them)
@WilliamSummers-lv1gv3 ай бұрын
I'm doing brakes and repacking the bearings, the rear raceway rotates in the drum. Is this a problem? Should I replace the bearings or is a new drum called for. Just bought the camper, I don't think the brakes were ever adjusted.
@TheTrailerSmith3 ай бұрын
Yes it’s a problem. The hub/drum would need to be replaced. Here’s a video that might help you on that. Thanks for watching! Is It Time for New Brake Drums? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2fTiH1ri5mIZpY
@ramonperezjr73075 ай бұрын
I have a question, I have play when I push on my trailer wheel. I have checked the bearings and repacked them and they look good. Do you have any suggestions on what could be causing the play? Thanks.
@jerrytalley8022 ай бұрын
Question; on a Jayco 263 RBS, in one year we’ve only camped 3 times, about 1,000 miles total driving. I drive about 55 mph tops. It’s a tandem axle, so while I want to keep them maintained, I hate to tear it all apart if it is too premature. I was not aware they made water based parts washer so learned something today. I guess if the bearings are ok, it’s just the cost of 4 new seals, and labor, once per year? Thanks. I also learned not to spin dry, thank you. Finally, finishing it off with the cleaner/spray. I plan to get the little packing device, WAY LESS MESSY it would appear?
@wtfd952 жыл бұрын
Question? Can you use brake cleaner on the hub and bearings to clean and remove grease too? Thanks! 👌🇺🇸
@TheTrailerSmith2 жыл бұрын
Good question! Yes, you can. But I recommend using a water-based degreaser first, then use the brake cleaner for a final wipe down.
@JustinKeeley2 ай бұрын
Question: any issues cleaning all parts as you recommended, then reassemble dry, then use an EZ-Lube zerk fitting to pack with fresh greese once assembled?
@jimgoodwin64402 ай бұрын
If the spindle has a grease fitting, I like to clean off the spindle then pump grease into the fitting to purge out the old grease in the channel. I'll just catch that in a towel and pump until I see new grease coming out. I wipe that off then continue putting new grease on the spindle and reinstalling the hub or drum. Also, if there's a fitting, I don't like to put a large amount of grease on the spindle where brakes are involved. It's too easy to push a big blob of grease as you're installing the drum, leaving a mess in the brake cavity that you can't clean off. I prefer to pump new grease in after the hub is on.
@bruceb1958Ай бұрын
Never use the EZ Lube method. The purpose of this whole video is to avoid using that method.
@ke6bnl3 ай бұрын
What is the water base solvent you are using?
@nilescurry98824 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on changing leaf springs. Mine are 10 years old on my fifth wheel
@TheTrailerSmith3 ай бұрын
We just published one a couple of weeks ago. I’ll leave a link. Hopefully it will help! How To Replace Broken Leaf Spring On Your Trailer kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX_GgZ6Olt9lisk
@nilescurry98823 ай бұрын
@@TheTrailerSmith thank you
@donlabertew653Ай бұрын
I have Rv ez lube hub with electric brakes. Would it be a good idea to put gasket seal on the new inner seal before tapping it in place? Thanks!
@davep18563 ай бұрын
Question shackles-inspection and parts replacement, frequency? On bearing repack, not bot trailer but RV’s, frequency?
@TheTrailerSmith3 ай бұрын
For recreational use, annual inspections are generally sufficient. On the bearings-repack annually or every 12,000 miles. Great questions! Thanks for watching!
@mgysgtk88355 ай бұрын
What wheel bearing grease do you recommend? Was that RedTacky in this video?
@TheTrailerSmith4 ай бұрын
Mystic High Temp is what we use. But Lucas products (Red Tacky) are great, too!
@paulductless11139 ай бұрын
The trailer MFG’s should be paying you. There is almost no good, thorough videos on how to do this stuff out there.
@TheTrailerSmith9 ай бұрын
Being in the trailer service and repair industry, I get it! I hope you are finding the videos helpful and valuable! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
@James-ts5do2 ай бұрын
Mention of 'real fine Emery cloth or Steel wool' on spindle....What Grit?
@user-kc6ts6ow3w3 ай бұрын
why not spin dry bearings?
@TheTrailerSmith3 ай бұрын
For those that don’t know, spin drying a non-lubricated bearing will cause damage and possible bearing cages explosion due to the hyper speed. Not a good idea at all.
@mofbombay62902 ай бұрын
Cheaper to use new bearings , an less solvent pollution !