wheel bearings

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  1. gringo

    gringo Active Member

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    going to get me wheels powder coated over the closed season so need new wheel bearings do i go ebay or main dealer does it matter which
     
    #1 gringo, Oct 2, 2012
  2. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    Go to a bearing supplier mate. Beware of eBay selling crappy Chinese bearings under English names. Go for SKF or Japanese bearings.
     
    #2 megawatt, Oct 2, 2012
  3. Garyb

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    Agreed. Some things just ain't worth the risk. And a collapsed wheel bearing due to poor quality would be no exception.
     
    #3 Garyb, Oct 2, 2012
  4. Alblade

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    why not re-fit them?

    I got front and rear bearings for about £36 off ebay, will dig out the seller as was perfect.

    Also - consider the sprocket carrier bearing - not a cheap on but not good when it fails....
     
    #4 Alblade, Oct 2, 2012
  5. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    Normally remove wheel bearings by drifting out using the inner race, this can cause indentations on the races, so I never risk refitting them. A collapsed wheel bearing can spoil your whole day, or KILL YOU !!! I'd replace em every time.
     
    #5 megawatt, Oct 2, 2012
  6. gringo

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    thats why im fitting new ones then i know its another job done
     
    #6 gringo, Oct 3, 2012

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