4.26.2008

New bearings in Shimano BB




We've got sealed bearing replacement for Shimano two piece crank's bottom bracket. It sometimes makes me realise that Those seals are not good enough to protect from water... I've done several times already this year. As you can see on picture the bearing sits on the top is rusted and hardly move. This thing happens an age or by art, using high-pressure washer and using degreaser directly. About degreaser (as well known as "parts Cleaner"), When you are cleaning drivetain with some devices, all the chain and chainrings get covered in degreaser, then excess degreaser drops on bottom bracket and gets into bearinig. What they do, they rinse off the grease inside of bearing gradually, then get rumbly and rust... This is not only a reason but it is worth considering. Simply knock old bearing's out, spread extra grease and press the new bearing's in stead knocking. You are looking at $20 to $40 for labour depends on a frame or not The sealed bearing costs $35.95 each. Campagnolo Ultra Torque is also same costs. please leave some comments for any inquiry.

I had a servicing bike with degrease drivetrain aswell today. I love this time of Campag component (early 1990). Chucked parts in the parts washer and brushing... I also had to clean other 3 crank sets so stucked there over an hour. I don't mind doing this but got bored in the end(laugh). Reassemble the parts and lubrication...

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