aschultz91 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Posted March 12, 2006 so i put all new bearing into teh carrier from all balls racing and packed it all with some waterproof belray grease. My question is, after i got it all back together it was pretty stiff to turn the axle by hand(without wheels on). Is this normal? or did i install it wrong or do like the bearings have to like "break in" i have no idea. thanks Quote
racer Posted March 13, 2006 Report Posted March 13, 2006 well they are packed and sealed bearings so they never will turn as easily as a lightly oiled unsealed one. try taking the caliper off and see if it is just brake drag that your feeling. if the caliper isnt on there maybe take it apart make sure everything is in there straight. if one of the bearings is in the carrier cock-eyed and you ride it it may trun south real quick. Quote
BigRed350x Posted March 13, 2006 Report Posted March 13, 2006 It will feel stiff at first when you put it in. Mount up your rims and spin it using them, the extra leverage you get from your tires will make it easier to spin at first. Once you put a ride on them they will losen up and feel normal. Almost all large bearings like you find on the rear axle will feel a little stiff at first. Same thing with most cars that have hub bearings. Quote
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