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Laker1234 09-21-2014 12:03 PM

Best Grease for Trailers with Disc Brakes
 
What is the best grease to use on boat trailers with disc brakes? I was at the parts store and the marine grease container read “not for disc brake bearings” and “not for continued underwater use.’’ I understand the latter but what is the difference of grease for trailers with disc brakes?

meathead65 09-21-2014 5:25 PM

Disc brakes generate and transfer more heat to the hubs, so disc brake spec grease typically has a higher viscosity, or at least a higher resistance to liquefying.

Laker1234 09-21-2014 6:05 PM

Never thought of that, thanks. So some type of lithium grease is what I need?

chpthril 09-21-2014 7:19 PM

You need a wheel bearing grease period, marine specific is better. Lithium doesnt necessarily mean its meant to handle the heat and pressure of bearings.

Laker1234 09-21-2014 9:05 PM

Thanks!!!


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