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Old 08-14-2016, 06:14 AM   #15
BB_TX
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quote:Originally posted by jameswbarton

Does the EZ lube get any grease to the rear bearing unless you fill the hub? I was taught never to fill a hub as it would cause the rear seal to fail and you then get greasy brakes. If you fill the cavity with a grease gun and then heat it up by running with no air space I would think you are putting too much pressure on the seals causing them to fail and grease the brakes?
If you watch the you can see that the grease actually goes thru the rear bearing first, then thru the hub cavity, and finally out thru the outer bearing so to get new grease throughout. This system has been around for many many years and I have never heard anyone claim a bearing failed because of too much grease. A proven system, except as mentioned that there have been some issues with grease getting fhru the rear seal. The outer rubber seal is just a rubber cap and not a pressure seal and does not cause pressure build up.
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