Fulcrum bearing tool?

Dannondale
Dannondale Posts: 14
edited April 2016 in Workshop
Hi all, I have a set of fulcrum Quattro racing wheels with cartridge bearings. They're about 2 years old, haven't done many miles but both front and rear bearings are getting noisy, loose and don't run smoothly. I'm reasonably handy and would like to replace them myself, getting them out isn't so much of an issue but getting the new ones in without damaging them is where I need help. Can anyone point me in the direction of a tool designed specifically for this please?

Many thanks!

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  • ayjaycee
    ayjaycee Posts: 1,277
    A while ago, I thought that I was going to have to put new bearings in my Racing 5 LGs which are, I think, are similar in construction to your Quattros. I bought a 30cm length of steel threaded rod and the correct size bolts from my local B&Q and already had some washers of almost exactly the same width as the bearings lying around. After cutting the rod to size, they all came together to make a rudimentary bearing press for less than £5. In the end, I found that I did not need to replace the bearings but at least I know that I have all the right parts as and when I need to. FWIW, I also played with the idea of using a G Clamp with a couple 4cm bits of wooden broom handle and the same washers and can't think of any reason why that shouldn't work as well.

    Hope this helps but, as I say, the tool is untested. If anybody else can see any flaws in the idea, hopefully, they will post appropriately.
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  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,928
    On my old R7s I used a socket of a size that matched the outer casing of the bearing and used that to tap them in. Worked a treat.
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  • Dannondale
    Dannondale Posts: 14
    Thanks people. I tried a socket on another set of wheels some time ago and damaged the new bearing - think I might just take it to the lbs for the same price as it would cost to buy a specialist tool. Defo the bearings btw, one side is almost seized!
  • lpretro1
    lpretro1 Posts: 237
    Once you get the bearing out you can often use the old one on top of the new bearing to protect it & tap it in with a rubber/plastic hammer
  • cq20
    cq20 Posts: 207
    The bearings in my Quattros (mainly the rear) got a bit noisy but before replacing them, I prised off the seals, cleaned the insides, greased them using some decades old Castrol medium grease, refitted the seals and reset the pre-load (or whatever it is called). They've been fine since, although I switched to 5 LGs because I found the Quattros a handful in strong cross-winds.

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