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Author Topic: Needs a proper greasing..  (Read 2521 times)

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Karl

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Needs a proper greasing..
« on: 05, September, 2010 - 20:58:10 »
Here are some pictures showing the amount of grease found in a set of c5 rear wheel bearings. The c5 was removed ,unused, from the box by myself.

 

They weren't exactly generous with the grease on that Sinclair production line !

 

giles

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Re: Needs a proper greasing..
« Reply #1 on: 06, September, 2010 - 07:12:03 »
Would copper grease do or does it have to be standard grease?
Giles

Karl

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Re: Needs a proper greasing..
« Reply #2 on: 06, September, 2010 - 08:12:03 »
Would copper grease do or does it have to be standard grease?
Giles

I've never tried copper grease, you could always give it a go  ;)

marra

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Re: Needs a proper greasing..
« Reply #3 on: 06, September, 2010 - 09:55:29 »
Would copper grease do or does it have to be standard grease?
Giles
No, Copper grease is for lubricating high temp parts such as break calipers, rear pads , exhaust manifaulds and wheel studs. its NOT for friction materials. copper grease when heated up forms a protective barrier/ film that will not was off under normal intended use.copper grease is an antiseize compound capable of withstanding high temperatures but its lubrication properties aren't the best. just use a universal grease , or best for bearings i would say Molly.
sure someone will say im wrong though. :P