Front Wheel Bearing Diagnosis?

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 6 Oct 2021, 5:17 pm

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Hi folks. Given that the forum is a little quiet I thought I would post up a pic of the front outer wheel bearing. When cleaning it up to take it to the bearing supplier, I discovered this!

I don't remember dropping it when dismantling. It still rotates in the race. It has no signs of overheating on the rollers and was not dry of grease. My wheels are round.

Any ideas?🤪

Cheers......Wayne

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 6 Oct 2021, 5:32 pm

#1044754

1 possibility is that when the bearing was being adjusted the screwdriver caught the edge of the cage instead of the washer and distorted it.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Oct 2021, 6:28 pm

#1044755

Wayne bearings are cheap

if in doubt chuck it out

best advice

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 6 Oct 2021, 8:37 pm

#1044756

Yes Dave, agree. I have already replaced all the bearings, even the round ones.
Grumble, your suggestion makes absolute sense. Thanks! I will be particularly careful with the screwdriver when I adjust up the new bearings.
Cheers