Lubricating jockey wheels

cycologist
cycologist Posts: 721
edited April 2008 in Workshop
I took jockey wheels off rear derailleur to clean all the gunge and muck off them . Before putting everything back together should I lubricate with some light grease or just a shot of GT85 ?
Two wheels good,four wheels bad

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Light Grease.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • JWSurrey
    JWSurrey Posts: 1,173
    Light grease in mine - Lithium grease from Halfrauds to be exact - On either side of the bearing/sleeve, and a little on the shims too.
    If it's a Campag. derailleur, ensure you put the wheels back in the right order - they're marked "upper" and "lower" to help.
    I used a dot of threadlock to hold the bolts in place.
  • bobtravers
    bobtravers Posts: 115
    You can also put some cross-country MTB oil on it, (perfect to lubricate, but not collecting dust like grease)

    Threadlock like LocTite is a great idea also!

    Good luck!
  • cycologist
    cycologist Posts: 721
    Went with the light , lithium grease option but next time I might try the cross country oil. Went for a 16 mile spin this afternoon and all seems fine. certainly better for the thorough cleaning and relubing of the drive train
    Loctite sounds a good idea too.

    Thanks folks
    Two wheels good,four wheels bad

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