spags Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 Hi There, My rear wheel wobbles side to side and i'm assuming the bearings are worn and need replacement. Not sure if they are loose ball bearings or sealed. Could i purchase from any bearing supplier or would i have to go through LBS? Thanks in advance.
dirtypot Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 It's a cup & cone hub. The cones may just need to be nipped up / adjusted. If you don't have cone spanners, then take it to your LBS.
JXV Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 You can buy balls and even spare cones from a good LBS but you'll need cone spanners and sometimes new seals too. Tricky to keep the alignment of the axle relative to hub. If water got in the ball races in the hub can be damaged, then the hub is toast. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Alouette3 Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 Cup and Cone. A no. 17 spanner and cone spanner will sort you out. Bit tricky to get the torque right, but with some trial and error you will get the feel of it. If there is play in the axle, tighten it. If the bearings feel notchy, you've gone to far! While your at it you may as well clean out the cups, cones and balls. Try to keep the balls on the same side they came off. Inspect for any pitting of the surface, then re-pack with some good quality, waterproof grease from the hardware store. Don't get talked into needing fancy Shimano stuff. *Flame suit on!*
spags Posted November 8, 2016 Author Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated!!Will purchase cone spacers and strip/clean and re-assemble.With a bit of patience / care it sounds pretty doable
JXV Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 take your wheel in to the LBS when you go to buy the stuff. Will ensure you get cone spanners that fit. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
spags Posted November 9, 2016 Author Posted November 9, 2016 take your wheel in to the LBS when you go to buy the stuff. Will ensure you get cone spanners that fit. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Good thinking, thanks JXV!!
lechatnoir Posted November 9, 2016 Posted November 9, 2016 If it's Shimano, it's cup&cone. Even the high end stuff. When set up properly, they're smooth as butter, but if they're not, they can be terrible
Alouette3 Posted November 10, 2016 Posted November 10, 2016 A set of these will do a good enough job. 4 sizes in one and cheap.http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/icetoolz-cone-wrench-0502
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