Soren Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Today I swapped out the old wheel bearings in my bike for new sealed bearings by "all balls racing." the installation seemed to go flawlessly. When I put my rear rim on the tire balancer a slight push sent it spinning for several minutes. BUT there is a slight clicking when it finally slows down. My buddy who was also at the shop said he thought it must be an air pocket in the bearing grease or something of that nature because if the bearing was busted it wouldnt spin so freely and youd be able to feel it by placing your hand on the tire balancing shaft, which i could not. I generally take his word on things, he is pretty knowledgeble but I figured I see if anyone on here could confirm that theory. If not then I guess i better buy another set of inner for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 New sealed bearings generally do not make noise. I guess the air pocket is plausible. I'd suggest spooling them up to melt the grease a little and get it spread evenly around the bearing. If you can't feel it through the balance shaft I'd say it rules out a flat spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) I'd tap around the edges of the bearing and/or housing. Might be slightly binded. Edited January 12, 2016 by Gump 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Wow thanks for the quick reponse guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 You did drive the bearing in by the outer race right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I did. I filed 1-2 mm off the out side of the outer race of the old bearings then tapped those with a hammer to drive the new bearings in. From what I read online it was the next best thing to having a socket that was the same circumference as the outer race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Don't believe what you read on the interwebs. I vote for a new bearing. Dont file it, use a socket or hit up a parts store. They should have bearing driver you can borrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 ^ there is nothing wrong with filling material off of the old one to use so that you can use it to install the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I completely misunderstood. I thought he filed off the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Aren't you the one usually bitching about reading comprehension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Aren't you the one usually bitching about reading comprehension. No, not me. I think that's Casper. Thanks Casper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 This, or it's the spacer sleeve inside your hub that keeps the wheel from being crushed when you over-tighten the axle nuts. I'll bet you a dozen donuts. Thats a good point. It does kinda bounce around in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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