Oil Bath or Grease for HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers
Question:
Getting ready to place my order for this kit. Can you tell me the part number for a bearing buddy that will work with these, I prefer stainless steel. Does the kit come with a hose to transition from the actuator to the tubing? If not, do you have available a hose that will work with a 90deg on one end and straight on the other? If so, what part numbers for that and adapters to tubing. I have a auto reset 40 amp breaker in my cart, the HBA-CAM adapter which I may not need. I have a 2018 Chevy 2500 HD. Anything else I may need to complete this installation, other than grease and brake fluid? Thanks for your help.
asked by: Darin V
Helpful Expert Reply:
In regards to the bearings, trailer bearings nowadays are generally made overseas; there may be some exceptions here and there, but they generally aren't standard trailer bearings. The bearings and seals that come with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers # HSE7K-T1 are of the highest quality and you won't have any issues.
As far as changing from grease to oil bath, that is not recommended for trailer hubs. Oil bath hubs can be problematic because they are far more prone to leaking due to the tighter seal needed for the fluid. Additionally, if an oil seal busts you will lose all of the hub's lubrication and will need to stop immediately and replace the parts whereas a greased hub will still be able to retain the packed grease so you can make it home safely to fix an issue.
I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers # HSE7K-T1.
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Darin V.
2/14/2020
Getting ready to place my order for this kit. Can you tell me the part number for a bearing buddy that will work with these, I prefer stainless steel. Does the kit come with a hose to transition from the actuator to the tubing? If not, do you have available a hose that will work with a 90deg on one end and straight on the other? If so, what part numbers for that and adapters to tubing. I have a auto reset 40 amp breaker in my cart, the HBA-CAM adapter which I may not need. I have a 2018 Chevy 2500 HD. Anything else I may need to complete this installation, other than grease and brake fluid? Thanks for your help.