Caged bearing change.
07-11-15 | 11:22 AM
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Caged bearing change.
So my girlfriend asked to change the bearings off her old bike. Bearings need to be changed on the rear wheel. And I have never changed this type of "caged" bearings. So In what direction should I add em.
This way
Or this way.
This way
Or this way.
07-11-15 | 12:11 PM
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How many balls do those retainers hold?
Most of us just use loose balls, and grease to hold them in place.
You can fit 9 loose ones.
Most of us just use loose balls, and grease to hold them in place.
You can fit 9 loose ones.
07-11-15 | 12:35 PM
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If you put them in the wrong way, it should be evident pretty quickly when you try to turn them by hand.
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07-11-15 | 12:46 PM
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Just put same sized balls. For the rear wheel, most probably 1/4" (6.35 mm) and probably 9 in each side. Works better than caged bearings.
