bearings

Post by **les** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:16 pm

I've had the good fortune to come across a few rear wheel bearings, the only difference from my originals is that they are enclosed, or perhaps better described as 'sealed for life', does anyone know if they're all like this now. I'll probably remove the enclosing device though, to take advantage of the oil from the axle.

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 10:42 am

I'll probably remove the enclosing device though, to take advantage of the oil from the axle.

Is that really practical ?

Post by **brixtonmorris** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:08 am

the axel oil will still be able to find its way into the bearing, even being enclosed.

Post by **Willie** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 2:25 pm

I have bought rear wheel bearings on a couple of occasions and
they are NOT sealed for life. I personally prefer to know that
they are being washed with axle oil continually as intended.

Post by **Alec** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:08 pm

Hello all,
bearings of the same size are commonly made without any seal, one seal or two. It is quite practical to remove a seal though, particularly a bearing as large and robust as the rear hub.
I wouldn't rely on the oil getting in with the seal in place.

Alec

Post by **ColinP** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:19 pm

Of course, "sealed for life" - means the life of the bearing - not yours!

i.e. it will last 'till it wears out. Just like the old ones

Colin

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 2:36 pm

it will last 'till it wears out. Just like the old ones

True Colin but Trunnions and UJ`s last far longer when fitted with grease nipples (providing they are greased) than the sealed for life types.

Post by **les** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 10:04 pm

I have removed the 'seal' from the front and back of a bearing, to see if it could be done, they were basically just snapped in. Thanx for the comments!