seized wheel bearings

chrisrobs
chrisrobs Posts: 135
edited January 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Has anyone got any good tips or quick fixes to sort out my seized cartridge bearings, they are on on a superstars switch evo hub.

Thanks
Specialized Camber Pro

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    New ones ideally.

    Overnight soak in engine oil or similar
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Replace them - they cost peanuts, and if you remove them to soak them then you'll only have to remove them again afterwards to do the job properly. If they're seized, they're knackered.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Do you really mean seized (wheel will not turn at all) or grumbling/stiff?

    As said, it is silly with cartridge bearings to do anything but just replace them, it costs less than £10 and you'll only be delaying the inevitable.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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