What is the difference between “Bearing Buddies” and E-Z lube?
When the tem “Bearing Buddy” is used, it usually refers to a brand of grease cap that covers the end of the spindle and has a grease fitting in the center. They insure adding grease to only the outer bearing. If the grease is improperly applied it may result in a ruptured spindle seal. No matter how safe you feel, you should always pull and repack your bearings on a regular basis. The E-Z lube hub has a grease fitting but it is part of the hub which has an orifice allowing grease to both the inner and outer bearings. It can be used to grease bearings after they are cleaned and reassembled. Regular pulling and repacking bearings is still necessary, but not as often when using the Bearing Buddies.
