HOW TO: Replace Sealed Cartridge Hub Bearings // No Special Tools!
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- A simple process to replace your sealed cartridge hub bearings without special tools.
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Hopefully this video gives you the confidence to remove your old bearings and press in new cartridge bearings at home. You don't need a fancy bearing press with the proper drifts (although it's a nice-to-have). This video demonstrates the process with a DIY homemade bearing press made using $5 worth of common hardware. Keep your road bike, gravel bike, or MTB rolling smooth with a fresh set of bearings!
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I like that you always draw the anatomy and in different colors! I could understand visually. Thanks. Just subscribed!
Thanks for this video. I had a great experience with Hunt customer service, as well. I broke a spoke on my 2+ year old Mason X Hunt wheel. I contacted them and they said they would send a new spoke free of charge, or if I sent them the wheel the would replace the spoke and return the wheel to me. The process took about a week or 10 days, and they replaced two spokes and retensioned my wheel. So, thumbs to indeed, to Hunt. (so much that I bought another set of Hunts myself and encouraged a friend whose bike I was working on to purchase a set too)
put the new bearing in the deep freeze for an hour first - makes it a tiny bit undersize and easier to press. Thanks for a nice clear film
Really.??
@@ampassionstruck9138 Absolutely. Coefficient of expansion and all that stuff from school physics
Good idea! Mechanics who work on larger machines often heat the outer ring of a press-fit connection with a torch before assembly. You can't do that with a bike hub, so super-cooling the bearing makes perfect sense.
Sounds like a great idea thanks
@@ericl2969 Not sure if it was in the manual or an "old mechanic trick", but my motorcycle guy had an oven in his shop. He'd put the part in the oven on low, and the bearing in the freezer, and it'd drop right in. Once both got back to room temperature they were locked together.
First video I have watched from this guy and I am so impressed that I subscribed. In particular, the animated drawing of the hub profile was useful to me.
Thx Geoff!
Hell yeah! This was so concise and simple. Finally an end to my 4 hours online trying to find out how to switch bearings/what bearings are used in what hubs. Thanks for the video! :D
Glad it helped!
That tip to push the sleeve to one side...very helpful!
My nearest bike shop is six hours drive away. (Think remote Australia) This tutorial has saved my day. Thankyou!
This is the best wheel bearing tut out there. I’ve watched many. Thanks!
Cheers!
I saw those drawings and was like, 'this guy's definitely an mechanical engineer'
😆
I was just thinking the same thing except only because he's working there on a by-cycle! Really amazing all those parts and yet again, there! For some reason! Lol :)
Could be almost any kind of engineer.
@@TheBikeSauce to
Also yes kudos to Hunt - that's customer service right there
they know a shill.
I loved your delivery, mild humour and technical knowledge, great content definitely gives me the confidence to tackle the bearing replacement on my hubs! Many thanks
Thx, happy wrenching!
Very helpful, thank you! I have some 38-year-old Suzue hubs with cartridge bearings and they are just now starting to wear out. Replaced the bearings with some nice Phil Woods and it's as good as new.
Dr Bike Sauce another tremendous video. You are a handy character. Very technically oriented and a good instructor at step-by-step procedures.
Haha a new kind of dr. Thx for the feedback!
@@TheBikeSauce I thought you might be PhD engineering with the way you can teach and describe the process
OMFG brother best video on the entire internet, simple clear concise I done my servicing's on four bikes now. WOW thank you, thank you, thank you. :)
Haha love the enthusiasm!
You earned a sub just from the kickass drawing and explanation you gave. Thanks a ton!
The BEST tutorial ever. Very brief and easy to understand.
Thanks for the very clear and straightforward explanation!
Simple process for a front hub - it would have been nice to see how you do the rear hub as normally people need to service both :) many thanks
I think there’s a freehub video in the description
Really useful video, love the cross section diagram too 👍
Love this, good job the drawing makes a big difference.
Thanks for the how to. Have some wheels I will service using this method!
Excellent explanation. I like how you show theory of operation with your drawings first, absent on almost all UA-cam how-to videos. it helps us understand what we're doing as we go through the steps. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great video! Clear, concise, and highly informative. Thx!
The diagram was really clear, thanks so much for this
Great video - best bike repair video I’ve watched 👍
Nice job i think I'll try this myself..i see myself doing this job on a regular cause my bearings are exposed..
Your freehand sketches are great, somehow easier to understand than perfect straight-line engineering drawings. Thanks.
Good sketches are always better. Remember Anybody's Bike Book? BTW , I subscribed. I've searched for years for articulate, concise Bike repair and maintenance videos WITH SKETCHES and without annoying background noise/ music. I've been convinced they didn't exist. I hope you make mountain bike videos.
Thank you for such a clear and easy to follow set of instruction😎👍🏻
Thank goodness I found this video….and thank you!!!
Clear, well-edited, good communication - gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thanks!
Right on!
Excellent tutorial!
Thank you for the video this is helpful information.
Excellent detailed install!!!'
Thanks
I just use Simple Green to demuck my bike which does the job . I then spray / wipe on some WD-40 after the bike is dry as WD-40 makes things shiny , water resistant and helps prevent dust / muck from sticking . I would never wax my bike nor any part as wax builds up into tight sealed areas over time .
Done this process a few times on my own wheels but have to say this is one of the most clear and concise videos I’ve seen on this procedure. No expensive tools used, very articulate and informative.
Appreciate the feedback!
Very concise, I like it😊
Ha thx. I tend to ramble in real life, so I try my best to keep videos to the point
Love yout tutorial sir thank diy soon press bearing tools
I've been searching and searching and this is by far the best tutorial for replacing bearings. Great job and thank you!
Too kind! Glad it’s helpful
What a great lesson.
Thank goodness we went away from cup and cone bearings…
Best way to wash a bike is just a little lights mist of water to get it damp, then use a damp small washcloth, rinsing the cloth out under running water every so often to remove the dirt and debris as it builds up on the cloth and to prevent scratching the bikes surfaces. This whole soap suds your bike down fad is definitely purported by component manufacturers so you destroy your bike parts. There is simply no need to soap suds your bike. If you do have some oil/grease to remove on surfaces, use Super Clean in a water to cleaner ratio of 16:1 or 8:1 concentration and use use a towel or even cue tips to apply it only to those areas and then remove the degreaser using a towel, since hosing it down after could flush degreaser right into bearings. Take care of your bike and it will take care of you.
Excellent description.
Thanks!
I just stumbled on your channel, love your content my friend! This channel will blow up!
Thx!! Don’t know about blow up. I’m happy with slow and steady 😆
I'm thinking on purchasing wheels that use this type of bearing system, how long do your bearings last.
Super usefull, thanks!
So, I had the exact same issue on a different set of wheels. Guess what the commonality is...Muc Off cleaner! Straight in the bin it goes
Dumb question, but how do I know what bearings to use for my wheel?
The size will be on the old bearings.
This was great!
Thx Dustin!
I really appreciate the tip about using the old bearing as a a drift. Wish I'd have seen this before I did all the bearings on my full sus with sockets.
Fantastic explanation of how to replace cartridge bearings. I especially love the way you create a DIY bearing press. Thanks!
Thanks for checking it out . Glad it’s helpful
Very helpful video.
5:55 i found the best way to help centre the inner sleeve is to put the wheel on it's side and level, then the sleeve will be vertical and the bearing will compress on to it squarely.
As for cleaning, chain and gear degreaser might make your drive train look awesome but will liquify any bearing grease!
This is exactly what I needed and cannot thank you enough. After spending 60$ at i9 on bearings I was too cheap to spend another 80 on the press kit and extractor so I just got the end cap extractor. This was the last piece to my puzzle, the homemade bearing Press. Lol and of course tips on how not to destroy my hubs. Thanks again. Subbed ..
Haha nice work. Glad it helped
Great video again today, and also nice to get to root cause. Are you still going to use the Nano Cleaner, but just not anywhere near your hubs, or are you going to find a different cleaner?
Thanks! Will use the rest of my supply, being more careful around bearings. Might perhaps look into alternatives after that.
@@TheBikeSauce what about around the bottom bracket / crank? I’ve done some damage to a cheap wheelset with loose bearings snd destroyed it with mucoff. So no more cleaning the bike while the wheels are on with that!
With the drawings is just very easy, well done
The drawback to using washers instead of a proper press with drifts, is it's hard to exert the forces evenly and keep it aligned while installing. Some bearings are tight enough to shift off-center, tilt, or bend even a thick washer. You do cover this at 5:15, though it is not always so easy to fix it. A proper press with drifts makes it so much quicker, easier, reliable and trouble-free.
The oldschool way. Thumbs up.
You made pressing the bearings in straight look easy! But I got it done and your video was super helpful. Thanks so much!
Nice work!
I was given a schiwnn 29in mountain bike the boundary I think it's called and the rear tire is missing the rod and the bearings and I figure other parts but I don't know because I am not a bike person but I really want to get up going for my son can you please help what do I need? And how do I find out the right size and the right bearings? Thank you.
Feel free to reach out via my website/ email. I can try and help that way
Thank you for that - exactly what i needed. I'll also second your high praise for Hunt's customer service after they replaced the freehub on my Gravel 30s in just three days and with no charge. I suspect it failed for the same reason as your front wheel bearings and they could easily have been less generous.
Does anti seize work instead of grease?
im newbie here 😊 can ask something ? what if i dont put that tube that you put in the middle of sealed bearing ? tnx for the response 😊
Probably nothing to be honest, but I think it helps distribute compressive loads a bit
@@TheBikeSauce thanks 😊 maybe i should try 😊
My bike didn't come with the inner tube spacer at all..I just make sure I don't over tighten the nut when I installed the wheel.
Rather than use a screwdriver to tap out the bearing you can use a dynabolt to attach to the bearing and tap out the bearing by hitting the dynabolt. See ozcycles
thank u bro. Ive been trying to fit a lowrider bike rim on a old schwinn town and country rear axle. (rear end fitted to lowrider bike frame). Bike rim with caoster break removed , trying to do pretty much this same process, except one side is 22mm . Other side is 30mm. Axle is 16mm. In exchange its taken space needed to lock onto axle. Is this like a rare occurance? i cant really find anything as such on the web. Maybe typing in the search wrong. But i have had it rolling. And it will be pretty good after i paint it and get it back together. 144 spoke gold twisted and fan pattern rims. White walls. Just the way it sits is sick! any suggestions would be glady appreciated and put into project . New subscriber. Gracias
Sounds awesome. Early 90s throwback. It's unlikely that it's a sealed cartridge bearing though. Almost certain it'll be loose ball bearings in there. You'd need some cone wrenches to open it up and service it.
great tutorial ! thank you ! btw seding new bearings even if it is your mistake it is great customer service!!
They’re cheap, but it’s the responsiveness of Hunt’s customer support I applaud
Your videos are great! Very informative and super clear explanation! Thank you for your time and dedication!
I have this similar hub but the inner cartridge is super super stiff and only gives around 1mm adjustment to knock out the bearing which doesn’t give me enough purchase to on on out the bearings, any advice?
I’d try to get more leverage on the sleeve and alternate sides so it’s being pushed laterally (not rotating). Then use the thinnest punch possible on the little available exposed inner race.
Outstanding tutorial! Thanks so much!
Since I immersion wax my chains I don’t need any cleaning chemicals. I just hose the bikes and wipe off excess water. I get nickel plated cassettes and chains just to be a show off about how clean my drivetrains and entire bikes are. Anyone who thinks immersion waxing is too much hassle hasn’t done it, hasn’t done it right, isn’t thinking about the cumulative time of bike cleaning, or owns stock in a petroleum lube company.
another great video to save to my favorites since i have the same hunt wheels. thumbs up to hunt wheels on their customer service!
Wheel twins!
I know it’s an old video but just found it. It’s the best I have seen so far and the animated sketch is really world-class. Kudos!! I have two questions. 1) Isn’t there a bearing removal tool (like the Park tool for bottom brackets) for these small bearings? You know, the one that expands in the groove and allow to tap in on the whole surface. 2) Why don’t we put retainer compound here but we do on the bottom brackets? Thanks a lot, I subscribed
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
Very informative, this will help me to do a replacement to thea bearing of my hubs.new friend here.thank you
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, made it easy to understand from a non-confident home mech like myself.
Great video, and even greater revelation for me. The Muc-off cleaner eats away the grease of the bearings! I have replaced my free hub three times this year and nobody understood why it would wear off so quickly. Well, turns out I started using Muc-off. So, which cleaner would you recommend instead?
I had my bearings replaced about 500 miles ago, and now the wheel has developed excessive play. I don’t use aggressive cleaners or jet washer, and don’t ride in bad conditions. Is there anything other than the bearing that lead to this? I can’t see anything obviously loose. Any idea?
It’s disc thru axle and it is torqued up correctly
Any suggestions for better/best bearings for DT Swiss style hubs, is i9 good? speed ceramic or Chris king maybe too pricey for me. Thanks!
Pop the seal off the bearing and clean/grease them. Save a few dollars and time wasted waiting on shipping or travel time to the shop.
TY for this video. I havent taken apart hubs yet. I ride lots so this will help me considerably with my magnesium alloy rims.
I like your animated schematic a lot. I bike lots and usually change wheels before the bearings fail. You mentioned cleaners as a possible cause of corrosion. I am certain you are correct. Water pulls away oil particles slowly and cleaner likely does that too. Storing the bike in a really hot spot will do that also.
What a brilliant video. I wish all UA-cam videos were like this.
Lectric has a problem with bad rear axle bearings on the XP Trike. They have no fix at this time and will replace entire trike. Not acceptable to me as I want better bearings and am willing to do it myself. They won’t tell me how to remove the axle on the offending side. Anyone work on this yet?
Ugh dang muc off!!! We were using that weekly! Done with that now! So glad you brought that up!
I think different components will be sealed off to detergents better than others. But yes, the muc off ads showing bikes fully doused in white foamy soap are a bit upsetting - we don’t all have the budget to replace bearing every few weeks!
Great information. So do all new hubs have these bearings. I have a Bombtrack beyond 1?
Not all hub do, but many have adopted the cartridge style. The key is the quality of the bearing as well as the design of the deal to keep grit out. On the Bombtrack, I don’t know what wheels were specd on your build. If you can identify the hub model, I’d have a better idea
Oh boy i am using the muc off cleaner. I need to check my bearings now.
What do you suggest for a bike cleaner?
Can you suggest how I can enlarge my axle to 12mm dia. I dont see any sealed bearings 25mm od and 12mm id. Thanks
The grease in bearing’s on bike would it be worth manufactures using marine grease instead?
Thank you, you've answered my questions. Best.
What do you recommend to clean the bike with?
Most bike cleaners including the muc off stuff is fine, but just don’t blast it into the bearing area. Some hubs are more susceptible to ingress, so you just have to experiment. The videos of the pro bikes being blasted down with a coat of foam soap are frustrating to me because the average rider doesn’t have the budget or time to replace/ service all the bearings at the same interval as the pros
@@TheBikeSauce thanks for the info, I appreciate it!
@@TheBikeSauce Yes indeed I was seduced by a video of some breezy Brits going to town on their bikes with the Muc-Off cleaner, so I did the same and although I had a nice clean shiny bike I also had a sickening grinding sound/feel which of course meant another trip to my LBS and a lesson learned. Great vid btw.
Got 4 new bearings for my rocker bmx but sadly it's got completely different axles i only replaced 2 bearings the other 2 old ones won't come out and they're sealed like these but yeah idk I'll see what a bike shop can do and another bike i bought from them its an amazing brand it's a kink street bmx and the brakes don't work and the cranks do this weird jolt type movement and clank really loud noticed right after i got the bike anyway thank you so much tho and i just now subscribed
How do you remove the dust cap of a front hub? I'm stuck in that part. Lol
Top tier video! Thank you so much
Very thorough and well explained 👍🏻
What do i need if the wheel is slightly moving i changed to new bearings but it continues moving slightly
Great video. But what hub bearing cab comes off that easy?
You say here stop when the bearing is seated? ua-cam.com/video/7SRa1tpU4XM/v-deo.html does this mean hub has some kind of limiter for the bearing not to go too much inside?
haha :) best is how you remove end cups :D in real life it's not that simple: D
I am replacing my cheap Fulcrum Racing 5 wheel bearings which really didn't last long - months only. (Bearings used by parent company Campagnolo on my Campag wheels last 1000 times longer). I had read years ago that new cartridge bearings quite often are generic and not greased properly for bike wheels and the extreme impact and torsional loads involved. My new replacements from Ebay were definitely compatible but I thought I would check inside before installing. Sure enough, there was very little grease in each (of the 4) with lots of voids and it was of a thin gelatine like consistency. I took off seals and have packed them both sides full of Motorex 'Bike Grease 2000' . Heavy duty and extremely water resistant grease. These will last a lot longer this time.
WOW! 😊 Thank-you so much. My front wheel bearings are horrible! My front wheel turns with so much resistance, and the balls actually dropped out, and I was picking them up like an old Jew picking up pennies. I'm going to do this hub overhaul and thorough wipe down tomorrow 😄. Afterwards I'll be shopping for 2 new bearings. 🛍 I sure appriciate this video. Last week I remoed, cleaned, and reinstalled a valve engine cover on my car, this week an overhaul on the front wheel 👏
I cant get it out like this, it wont move for me to make a bit space so i can catch it with something from other side 🤦♂️
Fantastic video, well done man. Perfect explanation that's easy to understand.
super helpful video, thanks