Vaddy Disc bearings

[MrNoo]

I have been using the Agri Linc bearing hub assemblies of late but these seem to still go, are the genuine Vaddy bearings a better quality and as such last longer?

 

[Flatlander]

Is it the bearing that fails or the seals letting go and dirt taking the bearing out.

 

[MrNoo]

Yes the seals go, I guess that tells me all I need to know!!

 

[Gone Shooting]

Agri links lasting longer on our carriers.

 

[Grim Reaper]

Only give them 1 pump of grease per year. The grease is only to keep the seal moist.

 

[MrNoo]

Only give them 1 pump of grease per year. The grease is only to keep the seal moist.

Yes, am aware of the grease/seals. I now have some of each so will try them both and see how we go

 

[Flatlander]

One pump might be enough for a bearing already packed with grease and doing low acres. Personally I like to see grease passing a seal and pushing dirty grease out. Here in Canada we have number one and two grease 2 for summer and one for winter use. Number one in summer is is only a bit thicker than 140 gear oil but in low maintenance applications it’s more fluid and will keep seals lubed better and easier to push past a seal without forcing them out.
Surprised the hubs aren’t filled with oil. I’ve replaced many bearing in my life but can’t remember replacing a failed one because of too much grease.

 

[MrNoo]

They are fully sealed bearings, you cannot grease them. the reference to grease is to lubricate a small rubber seal that sits up against the bearing to stop the ingress of dirt etc.

 

[Hobbit]

Have you tried Spaldings? They seemed to last well.