Are rubber sealed bearings better?
Are rubber sealed bearings better? Rubber seals better, so protects better against dirt, but rubs a little more. So depends on where you drive and where you use the bearing. There are also some hybrid bearings from Avid with one side metal one side rubber for putting in the rear hubs and front knuckles. What are the two types of seals used on bearings? The types of seals most commonly used with rolling (ball and roller) bearings are contact or lip seals; non-contact seals; and, to a lesser degree, various types of bearing isolators that combine the functions of contact...