Rs80 bearing cup issue

Sussed out
Sussed out Posts: 189
edited August 2013 in Workshop
Hi all,

I think I know where this is going but here goes...

I was racing in Belgium when I hit a kerb very very hard. It was one of the slangy kerbs they have over there and testament to how strong these wheels are they aren't damaged or out of true.
The hub however was a little gritty. So I bought bearings and new cones but upon inspection there is a small imperfection on the cup.
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Does this mean the hub is a write off? I couldn't just pack it with grease and hope for the best?


Thanks,
Ben

Comments

  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    Pack it with grease. You have nothing to lose as the cost of a replacement hub makes the wheel a write-off anyway.
  • Sussed out
    Sussed out Posts: 189
    Ok cheers.

    Do I bother putting new cones and bearing in or just bung the old ones back in?
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Unless the cones are obviously worn / pitted I'd just put in new bearings and refit the existing cones.
  • mamba80
    mamba80 Posts: 5,032
    I think that as you already have the cones, what would be the point in not using them?
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    That is a good point!

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