Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
Hey
I'm new so hello to one and all.
I have a Boardman mtb txc 650b team hardtail 2014. I like doing my own repairs to bike and can do most jobs long I have the correct tools.
My bike is getting on a bit now and has started to make squeaking noises now from both from and back wheels. It's not the pads touching the rotor blades, I've oiled the spindals. I come to the conclusion now it must be the wheel bearings. I want to change them ideally to sealed bearing if it is a straightforward swap out. Can someone help and advise what tools and bearings to purchase? I know I'll need a speacial nut to remove the rear cassette.
Thankz
Ice
I'm new so hello to one and all.
I have a Boardman mtb txc 650b team hardtail 2014. I like doing my own repairs to bike and can do most jobs long I have the correct tools.
My bike is getting on a bit now and has started to make squeaking noises now from both from and back wheels. It's not the pads touching the rotor blades, I've oiled the spindals. I come to the conclusion now it must be the wheel bearings. I want to change them ideally to sealed bearing if it is a straightforward swap out. Can someone help and advise what tools and bearings to purchase? I know I'll need a speacial nut to remove the rear cassette.
Thankz
Ice
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Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
If they're cup and cone bearings, you can't change them to sealed bearings. Can you post a photo?
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Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
What hubs are they?
It should say on them, either a brand or a reference / code number, sometimes both.
It should say on them, either a brand or a reference / code number, sometimes both.
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Most likely cup and cone this might help you
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Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
Where do Iook to see what type of bearing currently? I'll say it is the cup and bearing if I was to guess. That video guy is so good, if he was local to me I'd go to him. Anyone around in central Birmingham? Posted some pictures of my bike.
Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
Have a look at this
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Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
It's the name on the hub that matters. We can't see that in any of the photos. Most hubs have a name engraved, or at least stamped, on the main hub shell in the middle of the wheel. For example, pretty-much all the hubs on this shop page have some kind of branding on them that tells you the make.
Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
To see the name I'll need to remove the middle spindle isn't it? To open will I need two thin 16 mil spanners? I'll do front wheel as won't need to remove the cassette and will be easier.
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Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
Should be printed on the outside of the hub. Or the original spec list of the bike should detail it.
It could be absolutely anything from own-brand to Shimano; bikes at that level are notorious for changing spec every year as manufacturers try to hit a price point.
But you certainly don't need to take the hub apart to find out!
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Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
My guess is that you just need to service the bearings.
Something that is relatively cheap and easy.
However, as others say, first you need to know what bearings you have currently.
Something that is relatively cheap and easy.
However, as others say, first you need to know what bearings you have currently.
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I've tried to look at specs online but none mention the wheel bearings. Took wheel off still no name. Think I'll have to open the nuts. I think it takes a 17 mil thin spanner.
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Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
The part of the wheel where people are asking you to look for the name of the make/model of the hub is on the outside of the hub shell, in between the flanges. The flanges are what the spokes are attached to.
Here's one of mine:
Can you see where it says "Shimano"? And below that, in smaller letters, "HB-M525A Malaysia"
Shimano is the manufacturer, and HB-M525A is the model of that hub (a front one).
There should, hopefully, be something similar on yours.
Here's one of mine:
Can you see where it says "Shimano"? And below that, in smaller letters, "HB-M525A Malaysia"
Shimano is the manufacturer, and HB-M525A is the model of that hub (a front one).
There should, hopefully, be something similar on yours.
Re: Replacing wheel bearing on mtb
No name or numbers in the middle of the hub
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No name or numbers in the middle of the hub. Thisis the sticker on outside of the rim.
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The rim is irrelevant because wheels are assembled, taking hubs and rims as separate items. Those Mavic A319 rims are common (and quite decent) ones, that get matched with hubs from almost any manufacturer going.
Some hubs, especially more basic ones, are unmarked, but clear photos of the hubs (front and back), similar to that from maximus, would still help, because there are some common manufacturers with recognisable shapes.
Some hubs, especially more basic ones, are unmarked, but clear photos of the hubs (front and back), similar to that from maximus, would still help, because there are some common manufacturers with recognisable shapes.