Re: SER1 Bramber Trailer - Sorry no LR content

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Jeremy,

Sealed bearings should not overheat, unless they used for the wrong
application.  For instance, if you have a bearing for an intermittent use
that is used full time in a heavy application.  Trailer bearings that I'm
familiar with are usually heavy ball bearing type packed in grease, and
for trailers that go in water such as a boat trailer use a 'bearing buddy'
which essentially tries to seal out the water and has a grease fitting.
I suppose roller bearings are OK.  More importantly, bearings for trailers
should be checked and if necessary re-packed every year or two,
depending on use.  If you feel the bearing specialist has given you the
correct bearings for the application, then I would leave them 'as is' for
now.  If the trailer spends much time in the water, or for your next
dismantling or servicing, then you can consider prying off the seals.
In other words, have a Fosters  ;-)

Michael Carradine
1950 80" RHD ex-MOD
Currently with no current -- possessed by Lucas, Prince of Darkness

At 04:26 PM 7/21/2004, you wrote:
>Hello All,
>
>I've  got a question about wheel bearings. I have a UK made Bramber boat 
>trailer and want to replace the bearings. This trailer has brakes on the 
>hubs and the original bearings are un-sealed ball bearings. I went to a 
>specialist in bearings and they recommended a set of SKF sealed roller 
>bearings. These fit nicely; I presumed I was done with the job. For a day. 
>An engineering friend dropped by to see the progress and he raised the 
>question of sealed versus open bearings. He suggested prying the seal open 
>on the new set of bearings and to hand pack them. The rationale being that 
>in this application (my trailer) open bearings are better able to handle 
>the heat. Sealed bearings would over heat, loose all their grease and 
>eventually fail.
>
>So - what is the opinion of the list - are sealed bearings suitable on a 
>braked hub? Will prying off the seal and hand packing fix the problem?
>
>Thanks
>
>Jeremy Brooks
>Hamilton Canada
>
>PS - since we are off topic lets get some LR content  - I carry a 
>Drascombe Longboat on the trailer, towed by the 107. The Drascombe is 
>arguably the Land Rover of boats.
>
>
>
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