Date:         Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:00:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
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lets try this again 

yesterday as I was prepping the Campa for my annual trip down the cape. 
I decided to pull one front outer wheel bearing and look to see how much grease they still had on them
WELL the rollers where pretty much dry after about 30K so I pulled the rotors and cleaned and repacked all the front 
bearings and replace the seals. they all looked good but I was clear it was a timely inspection. 
I have done a few front brake jobs in my time and feel that I did a good job packing the bearings the first time. This lead me to 
wonder what the big green book calls for on front wheel bearing maintenance. To my surprise I found nothing listed 
Has anybody seen any listing for front wheel bearing repacking intervals listed.
to me its seens 30K is right the new front pads and rotors still looked great with 80% left on the pads 
rear brake inspection next


Bob Donalds 
Boston Engines