We know that sometimes it can be hard to remember to bring in your trailers for a trailer bearing repack but we cannot stress enough how important it is. At Torklift Central we suggest bringing in your trailers at least once a year for a trailer safety inspection and bearing repack. Trailer manufacturers recommend this as well.
Bearing failure is the number one cause of trailer breakdown, but is one of the easiest and most affordable to prevent. Here’s what your bearings should not look like:
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Disintegrating wheel bearings and brakes we had come into the shop March 1, 2017[/caption]
As you can see, the outside of the bearing has disintegrated and can tell that the trailer components have been overheating and breaking down the rims. This is inevitable and 100% avoidable. Also, because we live in the Pacific Northwest and there is a lot of water and rain, rust can be a major issue with trailer bearing breakdown. Here’s a photo instead of what your trailer bearings and brakes should look like:
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New brakes and bearings on a trailer in the shop on Feb. 24, 2017[/caption]
We also offer a FREE, 10 point safety inspection so you can bring your trailer in and we can let you know what needs to be repaired on your trailer. Our inspection includes checks on the following:
Written by Kerstin Stokes:
As a graduate from the College of Idaho with a B.A. in both History and Art, Kerstin has found her passion for writing and marketing. She enjoys looking up tasty recipes for baking and daydreaming about future travels.
Disintegrating wheel bearings and brakes we had come into the shop March 1, 2017[/caption]
As you can see, the outside of the bearing has disintegrated and can tell that the trailer components have been overheating and breaking down the rims. This is inevitable and 100% avoidable. Also, because we live in the Pacific Northwest and there is a lot of water and rain, rust can be a major issue with trailer bearing breakdown. Here’s a photo instead of what your trailer bearings and brakes should look like:
[caption id="attachment_3672" align="aligncenter" width="812"] New brakes and bearings on a trailer in the shop on Feb. 24, 2017[/caption]
We also offer a FREE, 10 point safety inspection so you can bring your trailer in and we can let you know what needs to be repaired on your trailer. Our inspection includes checks on the following:
- Breakaway system
- Bearing tension
- Tire and air pressure
- Suspension
- Lights
- Braking system
- Grease fittings
- Ball coupler
- Safety chains
- Chassis and frame
Written by Kerstin Stokes:
As a graduate from the College of Idaho with a B.A. in both History and Art, Kerstin has found her passion for writing and marketing. She enjoys looking up tasty recipes for baking and daydreaming about future travels.