I replaced the front wheel bearings a few months back and have been noticing a lot of grease on the rims since then. Did I do something wrong?

Thanks

I'd say that if there's no grease on the rotors, and if if looks like there's no grease slipping past the grease caps, you're probably ok. I have some grease looking stains on my rims and everything seems to be ok. The spots you see on the rims might be the result of brake dust being burned into the wheel finish. Apparently this can happen with brake dust reacts with water to form an acidic compound.

Alex

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Greetings Goodmite,

When you filled the dust cap with grease before putting it back into place, how much grease did you put in it? Packing the cap full of grease excessively will cause the cap to start backing out and allowing the spinning grease to seep through being flung onto your wheel. I'd double check the dust cap for a secure fit and grease level. If the cap is overly easy to take off, it's probably time for replacements.

Charles

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Hard to say exactly from reading the initial post what exactly
may have caused the excess lube to form. MB is explicit about
the lubricant to be used in this area. MB high-temperature anti-
friction grease, MB P/N A 001 989 23 51 10, comes in 150 grams, enuf to do a car in one tube, about $7, will end such disappointments provided it is applied correctly and in right amounts. This is a special grease for front wheel bearings of MB
passenger cars. The MB grease must not be comingled with or
mixed with other brand grease according to MB specifications for
passenger service products, see MB sheet 265.1. Failure to
follow this one service item leads in a circle. Time is the repoof
needed to validate this particular factory advice.