Originally Posted by
Scrodzilla
Yeah, freezing them will make them shrink just enough to make them easier to press in.
I usually keep a bag of 6000 & 6001 bearings in the freezer at the shop all the time, just in case. Suzue Pro Max SB hubs can be especially stubborn.
The last time I changed bearings I had a hell of time getting one of the rear hub bearings to seat completely. I had to crank on it super hard. I will definitely try the freezer this time.