Originally Posted by
bmwjoe
The cones more than the balls. There were a few pits on some of the balls, but the cones were toast. The preload was set so it was just past the no-play setting. The original cones with the preload set by the factory, and the factory lube only lasted about 2x longer. i also replaced the cones with the factory cones and cone from Wheels mfg. Same results.
I did not like the fact these are not sealed. They have a shield, but nu rubber seals. Cartridge bearings would have seals.
Ride Safe,
Joe
No rubber seals? That aint good. Wheel's Manufacturing stuff is good stuff. So I'm curious. When you opened them up, was the grease gone? Or was it there and badly contaminated.
Since the wheels are so cheap you might just try pushing one of the cups out. Nothing to lose. Try some heat. We used to remove press fit cartridge bearings from aluminum motorcycle hubs with no tool. Just got them good and warm and the bearing would fall out. Same principle
might work on the cups.