Date:         Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:06:10 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Wheel Bearings
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
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FWIW 400,000 miles and still on my original set.

Jim

On Saturday, February 27, 2016, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> I've never "done" mine, any lube or service whatsoever.  And now 220,000
> miles.  I don't have the tools or space or knowhow to attempt this job
> myself.  The mechanic recommended (and he is a very knowledgeable guy) that
> instead of replacing rear wheel bearings, that he should inspect first.
> Reason:  new stuff is not at good as old stuff.  He said new stuff just
> doesn't last.  I'm inclined to agree.
>
> He recommends inspection first, re-packing with grease second, but if
> bearings are No Good after inspection, then replace....at least with the
> best available.
> So....Anybody got some insight on those rear wheel bearings?  I know the
> "manual" says they are lifetime, but they didn't think we'd be wanting
> those bearings to last 40-50 years!!  And that's what I want them to do.
>
> RichSan Diego
>