Function of Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors

Question:

I am unclear as to why you answered the question from the Hugh guy like you did. Bearing buddies are not designed to grease bearings theyre designed to hold air pressure inside the Hub

asked by: Griffin

Expert Reply:

Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like # BB1980A-SS that you referenced serve a couple of purposes, but they are not really designed to hold air pressure inside a hub. One of the main benefits of a Bearing Buddy does indeed have to do with greasing the bearings. It will replace a standard grease cap and it features an easily accessible grease fitting that makes adding grease to the hubs a much simpler process.

When installing a brand new hub or new bearings, you will still want to pack the bearings with grease by hand, but a Bearing Buddy will certainly allow for an easier way to add grease for regular maintenance. In addition to this, a Bearing Buddy will also help to prevent bearing failure by keeping water and dirt out of the hub.

I have attached an installation video that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R