Doing the necessary checks and using the right grease are maintenance musts to keep your trailer in good working order
by KEITH BERGLIND
Every time I see a bad set of wheel bearings or a bad wheel bearing set-up, I feel compelled to write a fresh set of instructions. “When will everyone catch on?” I ask myself. Well, one reason is that jobs are changing, cars last longer and there are more trailers on the road.
Years ago, mechanics routinely serviced the front wheel bearings twice a year, plus every time the front brake shoes were replaced. We got lots of practice. These routine jobs are gone and I suspect now that a lot of repair guys are just not properly trained.