Brake hub wiper/seal

[Scottish888]

On the brake plates I only had one raggedy bit of felt which I think is meant to stop grease from flying out the bearings onto the shoes.
I had no felt to replace it with so used some 22mm foam insulation normally used in plumbing, not sure if this will be suitable but I don't expect it would burn out as it will be pressing against a greasy face.
If it is effective it may be worthwhile to try, unless some one here has tried already?

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[Duccout]

Good thinking. The pipe insulation is not going to be absorbent as felt though. In case you need them try : www.recambiousado.com who have them in stock, I believe.

[Jordan]

Fully sealed bearings, usually with 2RS suffix, won't need the felt seal to stop grease going where it shouldn't.

[Ventodue]

Fully sealed bearings, usually with 2RS suffix, won't need the felt seal to stop grease going where it shouldn't.

+1 .

[Scottish888]

Yes, I done that with the chain drive bearing but the others are in good condition so will keep for now.
I can't remember seeing a bearing retainer circlip on the hubs, just a plain ring sitting outside the bearings, how to deal with that?

Regards