Freewheel/ Hub problem

CraigMac
CraigMac Posts: 84
edited July 2008 in Workshop
Hello,

My rear wheel was making a sound like a pepper mill so I replaced the bearings (some were distinctly non-spherical) with shiny new ones. I tightened the non-drive side cone to what I thought was the right tightness and put it back on. There doesn't seem to be much play in the axel when I try to move the wheel but when I turn the pedals the free cassette seems to float around much than the rim moves relative to the frame. When I got on and rode, after a few yards riding the wheel started to drag and when I checked the cone, it had tightened up.

I'm not sure if I'm not getting the cone tightened correctly the first time or if there's something wrong with free cassette. So I would really appreciate any pointers.

Thanks,
Craig

Comments

  • bill57
    bill57 Posts: 454
    You need to dismantle the whole hub - completely - to find out what's wrong. Sounds like the axle may be broken. If you feel it's beyond you, LBS is your best bet.
  • CraigMac
    CraigMac Posts: 84
    The axle seems fine.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    If you damaged the bearing seats in the hub body then it's unlikely that just replacing the ball bearings will get it all running smoothly again - you may have damaged it beyond repair. I'd do another strip-down and check the condition of everything including the bearing seats - if there are pitted or rough, expect to fit a new hub.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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