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BRIANCOOMBS · 02-09-05, 11:10 AM

Do the uprights have decent bearing seals? I have had bearing failures on race car uprights due to water getting into the bearings and washing out the grease, They usually run very low friction lip seals which will last fine for one race (500 miles) but need servicing regularly. If you can fit a more heavy duty lip seal I would reccommend it.

Carbon Brakes sound like a bit of fun, I will be interested to see how you get on with them...

02-09-05, 11:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
BRIANCOOMBS Rookie Join Date: Apr 2004 GT40: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, UK Posts: 10 Rep Power: 5	Re: New front suspension for my RF Do the uprights have decent bearing seals? I have had bearing failures on race car uprights due to water getting into the bearings and washing out the grease, They usually run very low friction lip seals which will last fine for one race (500 miles) but need servicing regularly. If you can fit a more heavy duty lip seal I would reccommend it. Carbon Brakes sound like a bit of fun, I will be interested to see how you get on with them...