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Originally Posted by Clwpaddler
Thanks Dave, I did order the complete brake set-up and now I have some spare parts for on the road repairs. I don't think the EZ-Lube bearings have anything to do with the seal failure. If you are vigilant with your maintiance, the EZ Lube bears are really a very good way to go, new clean grease much more often than once a year.
Wayne, I did place the spacers on the frame and made sure that the side facing the backing plate was flush with the attachment plate on the frame and marked the hole locations prior to drilling. Easy mod with the info from the forum.
Scrubjaysnest, I was born in Safety Harbor on the west coast and have fished for all those years and I agree, rear seal failure has always been a problem on my boat trailers due to the bearing buddy pressure build up which forces the grease under pressure to the rear rather than out the front as the EZ Lube hubs do.
Thanks to all for great advise.
Woody
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You are correct about too much grease pushing the seals out. Too much grease can also cause your bearings to over-heat.
This is worth a read:
http://www.toyotaoffroad.com/Article...ng_Failure.htm