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Anyone tried pressing the bearings out and in on front hubs?

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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Anyone tried pressing the bearings out and in on front hubs?
I like to save money where I can and i noticed that front wheel bearings are only $15/set where as replacement hubs with bearings run about $130. I don't need the hubs (none of us really do) and I have a press but not the tools. It looks straightforward and I can make up the bearing fitments for the press on a lathe.

Has anyone tried this? It's tempting. I would save some bucks. Both are way cheaper than a shop.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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you don't need to press it in. They're serviceable, just pack them and throw them back on. I replaced my front bearings for dirt cheap.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
you don't need to press it in. They're serviceable, just pack them and throw them back on. I replaced my front bearings for dirt cheap.
What do you mean? I don't need to press them?

Mine are making noise. I am certain it is the bearings. I am accustomed to replacing them in these cases.

Are you saying that I can repack them and adjust the load and all will be well?
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Originally Posted by Schweinhund
What do you mean? I don't need to press them? Mine are worn out and complaining.

I figured they were worn out.

Are you saying that I can repack them and adjust the load and all will be well?
yep. Just repack and tighten them and they'll be fine. I opted for new ones but did not press anything. I reused the part on the right and just replaced the part on the left in this pic:
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You can replace only the bearing (if the road not seems to have any sign of wear) if the road have wear, the new bearing got toasted in 1 month again

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If you replace just the bearing and not the race then you are wasting your time and money.
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If you replace just the bearing and not the race then you are wasting your time and money.

I agree. Do the job right the first time. Replace both the bearing and the race. Even if it looks ok, it might be worn.
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youre going to the trouble of that .. replace both and speaking from experience , if you havent done it before take it to a shop with a press and ask them to press it for you
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