Headshot Posted January 14, 2020 Share I have a set of larger "Torque cap" end caps for the above hub. These things mate better with the bigger dropouts that the latest Rockshox forks come with. The problem is that the old end caps (which work just fine actually) are pressed in quite firmly and have a deeper section and overlap than I'm used to. Any suggestions on how to remove them? I suspect that tapping them out using a rod or dowel from the opposite side may be the solution but thought I'd ask here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted January 14, 2020 Share Remove nipples. Remove spokes from hub. Replace with Hope. Job done. Otherwise an axle vise will do the job. Grab the end caps in the axle vice and pull the wheel upwards. Headshot and AdamA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted January 14, 2020 Share Remove nipples. Remove spokes from hub. Replace with Hope. Job done. Otherwise an axle vise will do the job. Grab the end caps in the axle vice and pull the wheel upwards. Bwahaha. Hope you know what you're talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted January 14, 2020 Share A bearing puller for sealed cartridge bearings works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted January 14, 2020 Share Remove nipples. Remove spokes from hub. Replace with Hope. Job done. Otherwise an axle vise will do the job. Grab the end caps in the axle vice and pull the wheel upwards.Best advice I've ever heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted January 20, 2020 Share Actually all it took was a gentle tap and they popped out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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