'Issue' while repacking bearings in wheel
01-07-08, 10:55 PM
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'Issue' while repacking bearings in wheel
I bought an '85 trek 760 in which the wheels felt strange. Upon opening them up I found that there was pretty much NO grease in them so I started cleaning off the ball bearings and repacking them with grease after trying to remove as much of the gunk as I can in the races.
Well, while putting back the rear hub, I noticed that the piece (see picture) was bent. This is the dust cap right? Will any LBS have a replacement or can I just try to bend it back to make it work? Is the part specific to the hubs? Anything else I should know? Thanks!
Well, while putting back the rear hub, I noticed that the piece (see picture) was bent. This is the dust cap right? Will any LBS have a replacement or can I just try to bend it back to make it work? Is the part specific to the hubs? Anything else I should know? Thanks!
01-07-08, 11:06 PM
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Sometimes those are hard to find. There are a zillion types that all look very similar. If you bring in the parts, they might be able to find the exact one, or one that will work.
On the other hand, I have had good luck bending ones like that back in shape. Might try gently trying it out. I would take a punch to that dent and see if i could straighten it out.
jim
On the other hand, I have had good luck bending ones like that back in shape. Might try gently trying it out. I would take a punch to that dent and see if i could straighten it out.
jim
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01-07-08, 11:10 PM
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bend it, or leave it. So long as it's not interferring with the bearings roll, then it shouldn't cause anyproblem other than allowing a slight gap where dust might get in.
01-07-08, 11:22 PM
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So the part isn't integral to the function of the hub?
It's just a dustcap right?
On the first picture, that's a bulge coming out near my index finger.
I'm not 100% sure what my hubs are but this part seems to be similar.
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...d=923592014786
It's just a dustcap right?
On the first picture, that's a bulge coming out near my index finger.
I'm not 100% sure what my hubs are but this part seems to be similar.
https://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi...d=923592014786
01-08-08, 04:25 AM
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Find a socket that fits in there nicely and use it as a die to kick the dent out.
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01-08-08, 09:03 AM
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Yep, socket is the way to go. No need for replacement.
01-08-08, 10:56 AM
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I used a round wrench and a hammer to gently beat most of the dent out. I didn't have a socket on hand.
Thanks for the help guys!
Thanks for the help guys!
01-08-08, 11:07 AM
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Sockets are also useful for pounding them in automobile wheel locking lug nuts if you happen to lose the lug nut key. They take shape of the key by pounding them into the lug nuts.......same theory as using a Bic pen to open Kryptonite locks.
