Replacing Shimano rear hub cups

twink
twink Posts: 30
edited July 2018 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi. My rear hub is rough as, beyond a normal service. The cups are pitted. I have heard you can knock the cups out and replace everything from another hub.
Is this true/ easy enough to do?
Trying to avoid doing a complete hub replacement and rebuilding the wheel.

Thanks in advance.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes its true, best way is to buy a new hub and strip it for all the bits you want, so new cups, new cones, new balls and you may as well treat yourself to an axle as well. I did that with an M475 front.
    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.
  • twink
    twink Posts: 30
    Cool. And the cups just knock out?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yep, screwdriver through the hub and against the back of it, tap with a hammer.
    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.
  • twink
    twink Posts: 30
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