Trailer bearing Stuck

[NavyDiver]

Bearing on trailer noted as cooked when checking last week. I had a replacement which must have got a little metal or salt as it failed before fitting. Axel is 40mm and used Holden style bearings.

New back or inner bearing is not fitting. I assume but cannot see a little damage to the axel. Considering a fine file. Love the brains trust suggestions.

I did try ford style but knew it didn't fit before I started [biggrin]

[Graeme]

I would have no hesitation in filing down any roughed-up areas.

[Blknight.aus]

emery paper dry to start with, oiled then wet and dry,

pull the paper with the end parallel and work your way around thebearing about 30 degrees about every 5 strokes.

[Graeme]

The drawback with paper is that it will reduce even the unruffled areas whereas a flat file only knocks off the high spots.

[Slunnie]

The drawback with paper is that it will reduce even the unruffled areas whereas a flat file only knocks off the high spots.

I'd lightly file this too. It will just knock the top off the burr. Just with a smooth flat file using a counter rotation action rather than filing around the axle. The file will find the lumps for you.

[DiscoJeffster]

Don’t go at it with a course b@stard file though. I’d
Suggest a fine micro file where yoI spot the issues. With many files to choose from, go as fine as you can.

[W&KO]

I’d go emery before file, given the old one come off there cannot be too much stopping the new one going on .......we go this way for shaft 4-6 inches valued in the thousands of dollars.

[Ancient Mariner]

Use both, emery cloth with a file as a backing piece

[NavyDiver]

Thanks Brains Trust. I had the fine file ready but wanted a bit of confidence boost before trying it. Changed them several times but this was a first for me. Appreciate your help Gents

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