The Blue and yellow band hubs are a bit different than the red band hub, the most notable difference being the use of shoe brakes instead of disc. Blue band is under drive like the red band. Yellow band is over drive for bikes with 16" and 20" wheels.
Is there a special tool to remove and install the lock nut on the drive side? It looks to me like something has a slip down in those two grooves to be able to turn independently from the adjusting part. Thanks for any help.
Yes, there would have been a spanner wrench to fit the lock nut, Bendix part number AB-102. Since this tool is no longer available a replacement will have to be made or improvised. A good substitute is to take a large nut and grind one side so that it has two prongs that fit the slots in the locknut, and then use a wrench that fits the nut. This is very similar to AB-102.
hi great vid I have a question how often do they go bad ? I just got one and was told it works and it has red lines and can you take it apart wile in a wheel as I had it put in one thanks josh
Taking the hub apart is exactly the same procedure if the hub is in a wheel. I am not sure how often they go bad. These have been out of production now for 60 years now. You will have to take the hub apart, clean it, and see what kind of wear is present. A hub could have been used or abused, so it depends on how it has been treated and how much use it has had.
Great video. I have a blue band 2 speed hub that I'll be cleaning and regreasing.
The Blue and yellow band hubs are a bit different than the red band hub, the most notable difference being the use of shoe brakes instead of disc. Blue band is under drive like the red band. Yellow band is over drive for bikes with 16" and 20" wheels.
@@okbridges I just disassembled the hub and yes it has 4 shoe brakes.
okbridges i think you meant to say the blue band is overdrive and the yellow is about the same as the red(gearing)
@@bjimbosld Yes, I probably got them mixed up
You've made a very informative video.
Thanks 😊
Awesome knowledge! Thank you!
Are the rivets in that ball race?
Thanks for posting this. I've been wanting to see how to clean and rebuild one of these hubs....
Is there a special tool to remove and install the lock nut on the drive side? It looks to me like something has a slip down in those two grooves to be able to turn independently from the adjusting part. Thanks for any help.
Yes, there would have been a spanner wrench to fit the lock nut, Bendix part number AB-102. Since this tool is no longer available a replacement will have to be made or improvised. A good substitute is to take a large nut and grind one side so that it has two prongs that fit the slots in the locknut, and then use a wrench that fits the nut. This is very similar to AB-102.
What I can use to lube it? SAE 20 Oil or Hi Temp grease?
Use hi-temp grease, such as disc brake wheel bearing grease.
hi great vid I have a question how often do they go bad ? I just got one and was told it works and it has red lines and can you take it apart wile in a wheel as I had it put in one thanks josh
Taking the hub apart is exactly the same procedure if the hub is in a wheel.
I am not sure how often they go bad. These have been out of production now for 60 years now. You will have to take the hub apart, clean it, and see what kind of wear is present. A hub could have been used or abused, so it depends on how it has been treated and how much use it has had.
thanks so much for this!
I used to have a two speed kickback, I have a single speed specialized now i wish I could have a kickback on it. Is there a way?