Bearing Buddy

JSP · 02 January 2009, 20:25

I've been given a set of bearing buddy's. But I haven't a clue how they are fitted or even what the hell they do. one has cuts on the sides, one of which goes all the way to the edge though.
Any instruction would be great.

bogib · 02 January 2009, 22:34

http://www.bearingbuddy.com/installation.html

easy to fit and keep pressure on the grease to avoid water/sea entering the hub

Bogi

JSP · 02 January 2009, 23:09

Thanks Bogib,
looks like the person who gave me them are as clueless about bearing buddy as I am. These are like a soft rubber cap

Nos4r2 · 03 January 2009, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSP

Thanks Bogib,
looks like the person who gave me them are as clueless about bearing buddy as I am. These are like a soft rubber cap

Post a pic

JSP · 03 January 2009, 00:18

I'll take a shot of them tomorrow mate. But turns out they are just bearing buddy rubber covers

bogib · 03 January 2009, 13:42

It is brilliant piece of kit

Bogi

jyasaki · 04 January 2009, 03:20

JSP, I think you have the Bearing Buddy Protectors (soft vinyl cap that keeps the grease nipple clean) rather than the Bearing Buddy itself.

The Bearing buddy is a machined aluminum cylinder with a spring loaded cap containing a grease fitting.

jky

mike-m · 04 January 2009, 13:15

Anyone know of a good place to buy four bearing buddies at a competitive price? New boat and trailer coming in March - want to look after them!!!

Also, what are thoughts on the flushing kits for braked hubs? Are they worth the expense? Where can I get them?

Regds

Mike

Rogue Wave · 04 January 2009, 13:41

Trailer tek or ebay I take it the new trailer doesn't hve sealed bearings.

mike-m · 04 January 2009, 17:31

I suspect it does thinking about it.... will have to check! (Haven't taken delivery of it yet).