How To Clean Rc Wheel Bearings

Clean the wheel bearings and spindle.

How to clean rc wheel bearings. Back in the day before i was old and had broken feet. First thing is to clean the bearings. You can do them all at once or only a certain few at a time. Http bit ly 2iiiw1c my 4wd buggy.

This takes some time and can get quite messy so make sure you use latex rubber gloves to protect your hands from exposure to chemicals. Rc ball bearings should always be your first upgrades it reduces friction for less rolling resistance and that means higher speed and longer the running ti. Try this first how to un seize clean and grease sealed bearings need some. If you need a blaster that will handle larger bearings check out rpm s mega bearing blaster.

Http bit ly 2oi99k4 current cars my 2wd buggy. It can get messy when cleaning. Ah well good memories anyway. However almost any thin bearing oil from your local hardware store or hobby shop will do just fine.

No need to throw it away just yet. I hold the bearing with some pliers it s optional but expect some cold fingers. Don t use isopropyl alcohol to clean the bearings find some sort of spray or liquid degreaser. My local rc track facility was forced to move a long ways away.

I remember cleaning my skateboard bearings. Is your bearing seized. It may be repairable. For the rubber sealed bearings simply add a few drops directly to the inners put the seal back in place and lightly push down with your finger.

First gather up your dirty bearings. Using grease for rc bearings isn t recommended as dirt will stick to grease very easily. The best way to clean wheel bearings and the spindle of the axle is to remove all old grease with shop rags or disposable paper towels. Rpm s bearing blaster will accept most wheel bearings diff bearings steering bearings and transmission bearings.

Happens that these days i m a ball bearing salesman and i have a small piece of advice. Why haven t you made new videos since 2013.