07-18-2008, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bpfirrman
I recently had my bearings replaced and I have bearing buddies. I don't think the mechanic put enough grease in the buddies, I have the newer type with the blue ring. Their website states that the blue ring should be sticking out beyond the chrome ring. Do I just add grease until I see the blue ring come out 1/8 inch? I tried adding a few pumps and it did not move. I have little experience with bearing buddies and do not want to overfill and blow a seal.
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Hi bpfirrman,
Says on their site that the BBs have an automatic pressure relief feature that prevents over-filling and over pressurizations (click here) so you should be OK and yes, if the ring isn't showing, you need more grease.
To be safe, I'd give them a call - 787-839-2688
WetWilly
Last edited by WetWilly; 07-18-2008 at 09:47 PM.
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