Cleaning hub bearings with Engine Cleaner
Spring's here and I wanted to overhaul my dirty, scuzzy front wheel hub (not touching the rear, don't have the tools)
So I took apart the hub, took out the bearings, and used an Engine Degreaser/Cleaner to clean the parts, like the rim, bearings, cups, etc.
I sprayed it down, let it sit like it said, and then rinsed it all with the garden hose. The grease and dirt all came off.
Now I'm wondering, before I pack new grease in and start riding, would there be any sort of film or stuff left behind that may have adhered to the metal and ruin my new grease?
It doesn't feel, look or smell like there's anything there.
If anybody has done this before with success or failure or if anybody has any knowings or ideas on the subject that'd be great.
Also, does anybody know of any good places online for a Canadian to order bike parts/tools?