Cleaning bearings

2good4_8wheels · 07-17-2007, 06:03 PM

Do any of you have some tips for cleaning bearings? Are there any other options besides buying bearing cleaners or can I make my own cleaner?

heeroyuy01195 · 07-18-2007, 01:22 AM

Here's a little how to that might help:

A few things you'll need are a shallow basin, some bearing cleaner (you can substitute this for some kind of citric cleaner or some WD40), some bearing lube (WD40 works fine here also), a clean rag, and a "dirty" rag.

- First what you want to do is fill the basin with whatever you're using to clean the bearings with (If you're using WD40 just spray the unshielded bearings out).

-Second, you want to remove the shields from the bearings. I have never done this on bearings without a rubber shield so I couldn't tell you how to do it (It seemed like a waste of time to me, I just put them in a tub of lube or sprayed them out with WD40).

-Third, wipe off whatever you can with the "dirty" rag.

-Fourth, place the bearings in the cleaner and spin them in there to get the gunk out. After a little while you can let them sit in there for a little while.

-Fifth, wipe out the bearings with the clean rag and re-lub them. Try to spread the lube evenly and then spin the bearings again to get it to spread itself throughout the bearing.

-Sixth, put the shields back in and spin away once more.

That's basically it, just put them back into the wheels with the appropriate spacers and you're golden. Hope this helped, have fun and be safe.

rollaboyalpha · 07-19-2007, 04:36 AM

If they're abec style bearings with a c-clip, forget it. I promise you it is not worth the pain and effort. If it's a rubber shield, it is much easier.

2good4_8wheels · 07-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Right now I have Crap bearings, are those a type of abec?

heeroyuy01195 · 07-20-2007, 12:03 AM

Craps don't have an abec rating and use the rubber seal.

2good4_8wheels · 07-20-2007, 05:42 PM

ok last question: where can i get WD40? Will I have to buy on the web or does some mega store like wal-mart have it?

heeroyuy01195 · 07-20-2007, 09:04 PM

lol you can get WD40 anywhere, it's the universal solution to anything. I've even seen it in the supermarket, walmart will have it for sure.

IW Juan · 11-21-2008, 05:34 PM

http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/fitVideos.html

rizAmisse · 10-17-2009, 05:32 AM

Run Abec #7s all stainless even though anything over abec 3 all stainless would do.

We tend to over think bearings in centerpins. There are other factors that affect startup that are much more important than bearing classes or types.

beast666 · 10-25-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizAmisse

Run Abec #7s all stainless even though anything over abec 3 all stainless would do.

We tend to over think bearings in centerpins. There are other factors that affect startup that are much more important than bearing classes or types.

Whatever you do just make sure you lube them after cleaning or they will rust.

07-17-2007, 06:03 PM	#1
2good4_8wheels Member Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NewMex Posts: 65	Cleaning bearings Do any of you have some tips for cleaning bearings? Are there any other options besides buying bearing cleaners or can I make my own cleaner? __________________ Xsjado Shadow Boot Stockwell wrap Mook Frames TRS v.3 wheels

07-18-2007, 01:22 AM	#2
heeroyuy01195 Senior Member Best of the Best Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,788	Here's a little how to that might help: A few things you'll need are a shallow basin, some bearing cleaner (you can substitute this for some kind of citric cleaner or some WD40), some bearing lube (WD40 works fine here also), a clean rag, and a "dirty" rag. - First what you want to do is fill the basin with whatever you're using to clean the bearings with (If you're using WD40 just spray the unshielded bearings out). -Second, you want to remove the shields from the bearings. I have never done this on bearings without a rubber shield so I couldn't tell you how to do it (It seemed like a waste of time to me, I just put them in a tub of lube or sprayed them out with WD40). -Third, wipe off whatever you can with the "dirty" rag. -Fourth, place the bearings in the cleaner and spin them in there to get the gunk out. After a little while you can let them sit in there for a little while. -Fifth, wipe out the bearings with the clean rag and re-lub them. Try to spread the lube evenly and then spin the bearings again to get it to spread itself throughout the bearing. -Sixth, put the shields back in and spin away once more. That's basically it, just put them back into the wheels with the appropriate spacers and you're golden. Hope this helped, have fun and be safe. __________________ Started in 97' and retired in 08' (Well kind of retired... IW dragged me back in...) IW Moderator, PM me for help or with questions

07-19-2007, 04:36 AM	#3
rollaboyalpha Senior Member Best of the Best Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: reppin Garner NC Posts: 1,421	If they're abec style bearings with a c-clip, forget it. I promise you it is not worth the pain and effort. If it's a rubber shield, it is much easier. __________________ RollFourLyfe EulogyFourLyfe GCFourLyfe Xsjado DL Boot GC3 frames (black with white antis) Eulogy 05 Lievano Face wheels Crap Bearings

07-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#4
2good4_8wheels Member Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NewMex Posts: 65	Right now I have Crap bearings, are those a type of abec? __________________ Xsjado Shadow Boot Stockwell wrap Mook Frames TRS v.3 wheels

07-20-2007, 12:03 AM	#5
heeroyuy01195 Senior Member Best of the Best Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,788	Craps don't have an abec rating and use the rubber seal. __________________ Started in 97' and retired in 08' (Well kind of retired... IW dragged me back in...) IW Moderator, PM me for help or with questions

07-20-2007, 05:42 PM	#6
2good4_8wheels Member Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NewMex Posts: 65	ok last question: where can i get WD40? Will I have to buy on the web or does some mega store like wal-mart have it? __________________ Xsjado Shadow Boot Stockwell wrap Mook Frames TRS v.3 wheels

07-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#7
heeroyuy01195 Senior Member Best of the Best Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,788	lol you can get WD40 anywhere, it's the universal solution to anything. I've even seen it in the supermarket, walmart will have it for sure. __________________ Started in 97' and retired in 08' (Well kind of retired... IW dragged me back in...) IW Moderator, PM me for help or with questions

11-21-2008, 05:34 PM	#8
IW Juan Administrator Semi-Pro Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SLO CA Posts: 196	Cleaning bearings video HERE http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/fitVideos.html __________________ Salomon, TRS, Xsjado-boots Ground Control frames Eulogy wheels Crap bearings \'99 Buell X1

10-17-2009, 05:32 AM	#9
rizAmisse Junior Member new user Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1	Cleaning bearings Run Abec #7s all stainless even though anything over abec 3 all stainless would do. We tend to over think bearings in centerpins. There are other factors that affect startup that are much more important than bearing classes or types. __________________ Watch BBC iPlayer outside UK with UK Proxy

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