Is Red Grease Good for Boat Trailer Hubs
Question:
A couple of years ago I had my trailer brake system upgraded from electric drum brakes to electric over hydraulic disc brakes. The trailer is a tandem axle boat trailer. Absolutely satisfied with the brakes but red grease was used despite my stating I wanted blue. I have allways used blue on my boat trailers, boat hoists etc. I believe I will have to disassemble and clean the old grease out but how thorough does it need to be ? I dont have a parts cleaner and am resisting buying one at my age and the limitations of my garage ? What do you recommend ?
asked by: Tom M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Red grease is considered to be the most heavy duty and waterproof grease out there so we recommend it highly for boat trailers. My honest recommendation would be to continue using the red grease like with part # L11390 but if you wanted to remove all of the old grease you don't have to go super crazy. You need to remove all that you can by hand and anything else won't be an issue.
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