Wheel bearing seal

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pvxr400

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• Aug 22, 2003

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Hi,

When changing the wheel bearings, do you really suggest to change the outside seals also? I would say yes but don't want to change them if I don't have to.


Thanks,

Patrick

 

CaptainObvious

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• Aug 22, 2003

• #2

They aren't really seals, they're just dust covers.

 

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KnoxKDX

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• Aug 22, 2003

• #3

When I got my seals they came with new covers...I guess it depends on which kind you get

 

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pvxr400

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Thanks guys for your input. I will not change them.

Patrick

 

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If you’ve got an old bike with drums like me (’84), you should probably always change them when you replace the bearings to keep grease out of the brakes.

Jenx’d