Freehub

timberjack
timberjack Posts: 279
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I stripped my rear wheel today to re pack the bearings with grease ,it is a shimano 525 hub, when i noticed i have a little bit of play in the free hub, is this normal or could the freehub need replacing, also the ball bearings on the drive side hav all gone dull so i am going to replace these does any body know where i can get a set
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
Genisis Altitude 30, 09
Giant XTC4, 04

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    does the freehub work? yes then leave it. there will be a bit of play.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • timberjack
    timberjack Posts: 279
    yes its working fine thanks i will take your advice
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
    Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
    Genisis Altitude 30, 09
    Giant XTC4, 04
  • Ciaran500
    Ciaran500 Posts: 348
    Took my M495 hub off yesterday and replaced it with an old Deore LX hub. They both had a little bit of play in them. As long as it not slipping when pedalling its fine.
    My Meta 5.5.2 :D

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