1.98-inch American Bearing Buddy
The 1.98-inch American Bearing Buddy is designed for boat trailers with disc axle braking systems and unbraked trailers.
Do not use this bearing buddy with electric braking systems, as excess grease can reach the backing plate, brake shoes and brake magnets.
Insert the grease cap dry and avoid overfilling the bearing cavity. If the bearing protector is loose, replace the trailer hub if the issue continues.
Do not use bearing buddies on electric braking systems. Excess grease enters the backing plate, coating the brake shoes and electric brake magnets.
Loose Bearing Buddy
If your bearing protector is loose, coat the contact surface with Loctite for a temporary fix. Ideally, replace the boat trailer hub.
Replace the hub or disc should the problem continue.
Bearing Buddies are designed for the marine industry.
More Bearing Buddy Grease Caps
- Standard Australia Bearing Buddy
- Parallel and 2t Australia Bearing Buddy
- 1.98-inch American Bearing Buddy
- 2.441-inch American Bearing Buddy
Question: Should I fill my grease cap full of grease?
Answer: No. The grease cap aims to catch excess grease from the bearing cavity. Insert your grease cap dry.
Oversupply of grease is common during the greasing process.
As a result, grease exits the bearing cavity at high speeds and during initial heating and cooling.
Once caught in the grease cap, the grease never re-enters the bearing cavity. However, another greasing cycle can push it back through this cavity.
Purchase more trailer parts here:
- 45.2mm Bearing Buddy Pair Australian.
- 2t Bearing Buddy Stainless | Australian.
Finally, take care when loading grease through the grease nipple. Grease will escape through the rear seal if the bearing cavity is overfilled.
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 5 × 5 cm |
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