Would Too Much Grease in a Trailer Hub Cause the Grease Caps to Fall Off
Question:
Hello, I recently replaced my brake assemblies for my pop up camper and took it out this weekend since replacing all the races and bearings. I lost both grease caps after just a short trip around the city. I think i packed too much grease in the hub of the drums. Is there a certain amount of grease you should use? Should i use any on the inside of the hub or just the bearings themselves? How about in the grease cap itself? Any advice would be great.
asked by: Scott R
Expert Reply:
You just need to pack the bearings on hub and drum assembly # 8-276-5. There's no such thing as too much grease for bearings! If it is an EZ lube hub with a grease zerk fitting at the end of the spindle you will know there is enough grease once it starts oozing out.
You would not pack grease in the hub otherwise and not in the drum since the brakes would not be able to grab with grease in the hub.
Grease caps, dust caps, and bearing protectors have to be installed right to avoid losing them. Some you can drive in with a tool but a block of wood and a hammer will also disperse the force equally. It should be a tight fit to where you would have to use a tool or block of wood to get the grease cap in place.
If one side is in further in the hub than the other side of the same cap then eventually it will work itself free. I have linked a video and help article on packing trailer bearings for you.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Trailer 4 on 4 Hub & Drum Assembly - 2,200 lbs. Axles - Hydraulic Brakes
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2200 lbs Axles
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: #84 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Brake Flange for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles
- Shop: Timken Bearing Kit, 14125A / 25580 Bearings, 14276/25520 Races, 10-36 Seal
- Shop: Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Shop: Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 6K Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Galvanized
- Search Results: trailer spindle
- Q&A: Comparing Chinese Bearings with Bearings Made in the USA
- Shop: Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes - 12" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 7K
- Shop: Bearing Kit, 15123/ 25580 Bearings, 10-36 Seal
- Video: Timken Bearing Kit Installation
- Q&A: How Do You Know When Trailer Brake Pads/Drums Need to Be Replaced
- Shop: Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brake Kit - Free Backing - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 7K
- Q&A: Replacement Bearings and Seals for Dexter Axle 8-219 Hub and Drum Assembly
- Search Results: 8~219
- Search Results: dexter 7k hub
- Video: HitchGrip Weight Distribution Head Assembly Carrying Tool Review
- Q&A: Replacement for Lippert 3,500 Lb LCI35-SB-85-68.5 Axle
- Search Results: l44649
- Search Results: axel
- Search Results: l68149
- Search Results: spindle
- Shop: RV Covers
- Article: How to Measure Your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles
- Video: Hands-On with the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles
- Video: Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Trailer Bearings, Race, and Seals Demonstration
- Article: Replacing the Bearing, Races and Seals on a Trailer Hub
- Video: Packing Trailer Bearing Demonstration
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Q&A: Will a 10 Inch Brake Drum Fit Behind 12 Inch Wheels
- Video: Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for Hydraulic Brakes Spec Review
on Trailer Hubs and Drums
Jeffrey L.
6/26/2020
Cut bottom off a cheap water bottle for a temporary dust cap. My steel caps fell off and the bottles have been there since then.