Griffin Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Hi all I have a ALL TERRA Alloy Sealed Bearing rear hub freewheel (10sp) that needs to be replaced. It off a 2012 GT Zaskar Elite. Anyone know where I can source a replacement (either original or generic) ?Cant seem to find a serial number or model/make on the freewheel body
V12man Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Is it not serviceable? Why do you say it needs replacing? what are its symptoms?
Griffin Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Its totally seized...wont turn at all (or at least not without some serious persuasion) LBS advised that it should be replaced, but would appreciate a 2nd opinion. Sealed cartridge bearings so if they can be replaced it would be cheaper than getting a freewheel body. Guess that mean a special tool to get the bearings out?
fanievb Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Looks a lot like the giant free wheel body, which you have to buy with the hub. Maybe try and get hold of the agents
fanievb Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 If you can find the right tool to take it apart, check out this link www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/freehub-service
Griffin Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks Fanie! DIY ...maybe...worth trying! lol
V12man Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Its totally seized...wont turn at all (or at least not without some serious persuasion) LBS advised that it should be replaced, but would appreciate a 2nd opinion. Sealed cartridge bearings so if they can be replaced it would be cheaper than getting a freewheel body. Guess that mean a special tool to get the bearings out? I would have a go at getting it apart and replacing the bearings - should be relatively easy, especially if you have a blind hole bearing puller (I do) and can find out how it comes apart - looks like you might need a special tool, but usually once you figure it out they are simple to work on.
Wyatt Earp Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 These bodies are pretty much beyond repair once they go.
Griffin Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Had a look at the Parktools site and from what I can gather the biggest challenge will be removing/replacing the bearing cone. If I can get that out, I should (fingers crossed) be able to replace the sealed bearings and then re-assemble. In this case I guess its lucky that cartridge bearings are used.
fanievb Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Had a look at the Parktools site and from what I can gather the biggest challenge will be removing/replacing the bearing cone. If I can get that out, I should (fingers crossed) be able to replace the sealed bearings and then re-assemble. In this case I guess its lucky that cartridge bearings are used. that is why is said if you can get the right tool, I had a go at mine, but a few beers and lots of swearing later I decided to get a new one. ps. that graphic is missing a seal that fits on the outside of the adjustment washers
nickelass Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Also once tried to open and service mine,even dad a go at making a tool to remove the cone,gave up as could not get it open.The bike shops will most likely tell you its not serviceable.I found my hub freewheel bodies of that design were packing in so I rebuilt my wheel with hope hubs.
Wyatt Earp Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Also once tried to open and service mine,even dad a go at making a tool to remove the cone,gave up as could not get it open.The bike shops will most likely tell you its not serviceable.I found my hub freewheel bodies of that design were packing in so I rebuilt my wheel with hope hubs. As I said, a lost cause.The tools, time and new bearings will cost more than a new body.Moerriedingweg.
V12man Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 As I said, a lost cause.The tools, time and new bearings will cost more than a new body.Moerriedingweg. The Oracle has spoken.... This is a fact and not an opinion. It's 100% certain that diy if you have to buy tools to do it will cost more than replacing it.
fanievb Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 The Oracle has spoken.... This is a fact and not an opinion. It's 100% certain that diy if you have to buy tools to do it will cost more than replacing it. yip, new one cost be R250.
V12man Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 yip, new one cost be R250. vs Puller set cost.... R2500.... mmm Although if it were mine I would strip it and clean and grease the bearings right out the box - brand new....
David Marshall Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Off the topic but I saw a blind hole puller set at Adendorff for R675-00. Not great quality but a lot less than the R2500 mine cost. Don't often need it on wheel and hub bearings but it is magic for suspension bearings
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