Am Classic CR-420 Hubs - Rough Bearings
09-11-09, 05:18 AM
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Am Classic CR-420 Hubs - Rough Bearings
I bought a used set of American Classic CR-420 wheels and the 15mm rear hub bearings seem pretty rough to me. There's the friction from the seals, but I can also feel roughness when I turn them, similar to the feeling of loose ball hubs that are too tight. The front hub seems ok.
I started to take them apart, but it doesn't look like there's any adjustment to be made ... am I wrong ?
I'm used to loose bearing hubs and being able to adjust them perfectly, but am at a loss for what to do here ....
I started to take them apart, but it doesn't look like there's any adjustment to be made ... am I wrong ?
I'm used to loose bearing hubs and being able to adjust them perfectly, but am at a loss for what to do here ....
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09-11-09, 10:02 AM
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Thanks ... I think I have 15mm hubs though (not 17) and couldn't find a document on those. I'll email them.
Anyone with experience doing this ? "Gotchas" ? Cost ? Specifc tool needed ?
Anyone with experience doing this ? "Gotchas" ? Cost ? Specifc tool needed ?
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