HOW TO: Replace Sealed Cartridge Hub Bearings // No Special Tools!

A simple process to replace your sealed cartridge hub bearings without special tools.
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Hopefully this video gives you the confidence to remove your old bearings and press in new cartridge bearings at home. You don't need a fancy bearing press with the proper drifts (although it's a nice-to-have). This video demonstrates the process with a DIY homemade bearing press made using $5 worth of common hardware. Keep your road bike, gravel bike, or MTB rolling smooth with a fresh set of bearings!
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[@FraiseRaboteuse]

put the new bearing in the deep freeze for an hour first - makes it a tiny bit undersize and easier to press. Thanks for a nice clear film

[@ampassionstruck9138]

Really.??

[@FraiseRaboteuse]

@@ampassionstruck9138 Absolutely. Coefficient of expansion and all that stuff from school physics

[@ericl2969]

Good idea! Mechanics who work on larger machines often heat the outer ring of a press-fit connection with a torch before assembly. You can't do that with a bike hub, so super-cooling the bearing makes perfect sense.

[@raptoress6131]

Sounds like a great idea thanks

[@matt.3.14]

@@ericl2969 Not sure if it was in the manual or an "old mechanic trick", but my motorcycle guy had an oven in his shop. He'd put the part in the oven on low, and the bearing in the freezer, and it'd drop right in. Once both got back to room temperature they were locked together.

[@3niknicholson]

Your freehand sketches are great, somehow easier to understand than perfect straight-line engineering drawings. Thanks.

[@bruceb5481]

Good sketches are always better. Remember Anybody's Bike Book? BTW , I subscribed. I've searched for years for articulate, concise Bike repair and maintenance videos WITH SKETCHES and without annoying background noise/ music. I've been convinced they didn't exist. I hope you make mountain bike videos.

[@BenjaminSmith2]

I saw those drawings and was like, 'this guy's definitely an mechanical engineer'

[@TheBikeSauce]

😆

[@nathanmciver6496]

I was just thinking the same thing except only because he's working there on a by-cycle! Really amazing all those parts and yet again, there! For some reason! Lol :)

[@jacobleeson4763]

Could be almost any kind of engineer.

[@jonathanwilliams5968]

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[@yowamushiguy9423]

The BEST tutorial ever. Very brief and easy to understand.

[@EM-wd2vg]

Done this process a few times on my own wheels but have to say this is one of the most clear and concise videos I’ve seen on this procedure. No expensive tools used, very articulate and informative.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@LockenJohny101]

I had to watch 5 vids before getting an idea how to do it myself without expensive tools. Using the old bearing as the pusher is the idea I was missing and otherwise its the best of the videos I have seen.

[@namdarbolour9890]

Excellent explanation. I like how you show theory of operation with your drawings first, absent on almost all KZbin how-to videos. it helps us understand what we're doing as we go through the steps. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@GregBrady]

I've been searching and searching and this is by far the best tutorial for replacing bearings. Great job and thank you!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Too kind! Glad it’s helpful

[@robertnykopp3499]

Clear, well-edited, good communication - gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thanks!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Right on!

[@awesam7]

I like that you always draw the anatomy and in different colors! I could understand visually. Thanks. Just subscribed!

[@h.p.734]

Hell yeah! This was so concise and simple. Finally an end to my 4 hours online trying to find out how to switch bearings/what bearings are used in what hubs. Thanks for the video! :D

[@TheBikeSauce]

Glad it helped!

[@henrypretz]

Thanks for this video. I had a great experience with Hunt customer service, as well. I broke a spoke on my 2+ year old Mason X Hunt wheel. I contacted them and they said they would send a new spoke free of charge, or if I sent them the wheel the would replace the spoke and return the wheel to me. The process took about a week or 10 days, and they replaced two spokes and retensioned my wheel. So, thumbs to indeed, to Hunt. (so much that I bought another set of Hunts myself and encouraged a friend whose bike I was working on to purchase a set too)

[@magnumxs1100]

I loved your delivery, mild humour and technical knowledge, great content definitely gives me the confidence to tackle the bearing replacement on my hubs! Many thanks

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thx, happy wrenching!

[@bCloud09c]

Fantastic explanation of how to replace cartridge bearings. I especially love the way you create a DIY bearing press. Thanks!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thanks for checking it out . Glad it’s helpful

[@plixplux]

Wow, I'm amazed at how good this tutorial is. Big thanks, you really made this way easier for me!

[@Al-Gore-ithm]

This is exactly what I needed and cannot thank you enough. After spending 60$ at i9 on bearings I was too cheap to spend another 80 on the press kit and extractor so I just got the end cap extractor. This was the last piece to my puzzle, the homemade bearing Press. Lol and of course tips on how not to destroy my hubs. Thanks again. Subbed ..

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha nice work. Glad it helped

[@pablodesoza7448]

Your videos are great! Very informative and super clear explanation! Thank you for your time and dedication!

[@julianbossiere8151]

You made pressing the bearings in straight look easy! But I got it done and your video was super helpful. Thanks so much!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Nice work!

[@nancybryson5488]

Wow! What a great tutorial! Especially that graphic at the beginning where you drew in and identified all the parts one by one! I mean WOW!

[@austinsp00l24]

I really appreciate the tip about using the old bearing as a a drift. Wish I'd have seen this before I did all the bearings on my full sus with sockets.

[@cycleSCUBA]

Very helpful video. 5:55 i found the best way to help centre the inner sleeve is to put the wheel on it's side and level, then the sleeve will be vertical and the bearing will compress on to it squarely. As for cleaning, chain and gear degreaser might make your drive train look awesome but will liquify any bearing grease!

[@shannonparker7404]

My nearest bike shop is six hours drive away. (Think remote Australia) This tutorial has saved my day. Thankyou!

[@callmecookietv9063]

Animations like this make so much difference! Bro nailed it!

[@sabellano7053]

I just stumbled on your channel, love your content my friend! This channel will blow up!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thx!! Don’t know about blow up. I’m happy with slow and steady 😆

[@alexmiller1658]

Very helpful, thank you! I have some 38-year-old Suzue hubs with cartridge bearings and they are just now starting to wear out. Replaced the bearings with some nice Phil Woods and it's as good as new.

[@geofftweedale1629]

First video I have watched from this guy and I am so impressed that I subscribed. In particular, the animated drawing of the hub profile was useful to me.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thx Geoff!

[@r.davies2702]

I'm more impressed with the after sales service by Hunt wheels, not to take anything away from your video. Very informative 👍

[@ChinoZ32]

Excellent video, made it easy to understand from a non-confident home mech like myself.

[@petersmith2137]

What a brilliant video. I wish all KZbin videos were like this.

[@112superlo]

You earned a sub just from the kickass drawing and explanation you gave. Thanks a ton!

[@stevenleith7237]

OMFG brother best video on the entire internet, simple clear concise I done my servicing's on four bikes now. WOW thank you, thank you, thank you. :)

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha love the enthusiasm!

[@Johnpvb]

Great video! Clear, concise, and highly informative. Thx!

[@laszlobacs9347]

I'm replacing the bearings and this video helps. Thanks for sharing.

[@allworkandnoplay76]

This is the best wheel bearing tut out there. I’ve watched many. Thanks!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Cheers!

[@richardgill9484]

Thank you for such a clear and easy to follow set of instruction😎👍🏻

[@dawbool9552]

Thanks for the very clear and straightforward explanation!

[@tylergeneharrison3594]

Dude, excellent video!!! Exactly what I needed.

[@Ianjeffery2500]

Excellent video, well explained. Wish more were like this. Thank you.

[@ph.deeeee]

This was a great presentation - thanks!

[@tomkeogan7883]

Excellent! Very well done and articulated.

[@derekt3923]

Very thorough and well explained 👍🏻

[@do_not_rotateyour_phone3957]

Nice & Clear demonstration

[@simmonsj]

Really useful video, love the cross section diagram too 👍

[@nigelbrockton163]

That tip to push the sleeve to one side...very helpful!

[@karlstream]

Love this, good job the drawing makes a big difference.

[@waynejones9189]

Great video - best bike repair video I’ve watched 👍

[@bagusrendy2717]

Thanks for the tips, did not expect to find this brilliant info

[@gilesjamesbyford6461]

Thank you for that - exactly what i needed. I'll also second your high praise for Hunt's customer service after they replaced the freehub on my Gravel 30s in just three days and with no charge. I suspect it failed for the same reason as your front wheel bearings and they could easily have been less generous.

[@_dmart]

As always...solid info delivered and easy to understand. 🤙🏼

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thx!

[@prof_writer]

Dr Bike Sauce another tremendous video. You are a handy character. Very technically oriented and a good instructor at step-by-step procedures.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Haha a new kind of dr. Thx for the feedback!

[@prof_writer]

@@TheBikeSauce I thought you might be PhD engineering with the way you can teach and describe the process

[@gabespartan]

Excellent tutorial!

[@JV_CNC]

beautiful explanation and freehand drawing !!

[@billgorman8414]

Excellent hub rebuild, with a great bearing press hack.

[@smoothy8464]

Thx man, brief and answered all my questions.

[@SayMcGillicuddy]

really good - clear and concise. Thanks a million

[@nomadben]

Fantastic video, well done man. Perfect explanation that's easy to understand.

[@josefriasdelrio4966]

With the drawings is just very easy, well done

[@ScoutCrafter]

Outstanding tutorial! Thanks so much!

[@dingdongcat]

The diagram was really clear, thanks so much for this

[@Christopher-fi6xl]

Nicely explained thank you

[@michaelsutton2000]

Thank you. I think I understood every word. First job is taking off the cassette, and then the free hub. I understand stage 3

[@KevinGCoxen]

TY for this video. I havent taken apart hubs yet. I ride lots so this will help me considerably with my magnesium alloy rims. I like your animated schematic a lot. I bike lots and usually change wheels before the bearings fail. You mentioned cleaners as a possible cause of corrosion. I am certain you are correct. Water pulls away oil particles slowly and cleaner likely does that too. Storing the bike in a really hot spot will do that also.

[@jasondoust4935]

Brilliant video, thank you! When I saw the press and the price, my first thought was "I reckon that I could make a version out of threaded rod and other hardware..!" Then you did, fellow tinkerer... : )

[@ferrisbueller1347]

wonderful analysis. thanks

[@adriano8729]

Legend! Thank you that helped me out big time!

[@jgentry7201]

Thank you, you've answered my questions. Best.

[@davidcrowson4745]

Thank you for the video this is helpful information.

[@skystar2000]

Very great Video! Thank You very much for the good explanation!

[@diegovillacrez8349]

Top tier video! Thank you so much

[@ashleyapter9100]

Good video all the fine details covered

[@weler2491]

What a great lesson.

[@caiofonsecads]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@nosiestaguiding]

thank you for the great advice - all sorted !

[@alexoppes2790]

Excellent explanation. Thanks!

[@winterrider6668]

Hell of a great video. Especially the part about driving all the old bearings which are usually blow off otherwise

[@scottfrisby4510]

Outstanding explanation! Thank you!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Hey thanks!

[@toddtucker4602]

Thanks for the how to. Have some wheels I will service using this method!

[@Revit7]

Great video 🙌

[@baileyschuman5052]

Ugh dang muc off!!! We were using that weekly! Done with that now! So glad you brought that up!

[@TheBikeSauce]

I think different components will be sealed off to detergents better than others. But yes, the muc off ads showing bikes fully doused in white foamy soap are a bit upsetting - we don’t all have the budget to replace bearing every few weeks!

[@tibbar1000]

Great video!

[@SquareJerHertz]

Wow! Excellent video!

[@Fatbutnotflat]

super helpful video, thanks

[@DanBirasi]

Thank you - you saved me a bunch of money

[@jamesdirico6565]

Thanks so much, great video and saved me some money with the bearing press!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Nice!

[@AndrejendrA]

the sketch was very helpfull. thx.

[@nerdsofthefist]

Good stuff! Thank you.

[@mattknowski1615]

Unbelievably excellent tutorial, subbed

[@TheBikeSauce]

Woohoo! Thanks

[@iv4ikslv]

Super usefull, thanks!

[@raheemgahelable]

Dude! That was awesome! Thank you! 👍👍

[@TheBikeSauce]

Thx!

[@artad6420]

another great video to save to my favorites since i have the same hunt wheels. thumbs up to hunt wheels on their customer service!

[@TheBikeSauce]

Wheel twins!

[@stevebennett3587]

👌great tutorial, I've recently upgraded my rear wheel to a bitex mtr12 hub, because the stock vitus cup an cone hub was rubbish, hopefully cartridge bearings require less servicing😅

[@khalIlIsml]

Simply the best tutorial I've seen.

[@TheBikeSauce]

😀 thanks for watching!

[@fabiomendes7043]

Very very very good, congratulations!

[@TheBikeSauce]

3 very’s!! Thx

[@David-rb3tk]

Best explanation and demonstration of this topic on You Tube. You could show the boys at GMBN a few things. Thanks.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Too kind!

[@Seby-biketrial]

great tutorial ! thank you ! btw seding new bearings even if it is your mistake it is great customer service!!

[@TheBikeSauce]

They’re cheap, but it’s the responsiveness of Hunt’s customer support I applaud

[@shawnjakan7431]

Very well presented Thank You. I made a similar bearing press tool for my Bottom Bracket. Your a very good speaker.

[@TheBikeSauce]

Ha, thx!

[@MaglorMusic]

Pretty useful! Thanks! :)

[@rctayas]

Thank goodness I found this video….and thank you!!!

[@nosiestaguiding]

Also yes kudos to Hunt - that's customer service right there

[@gerardjones7881]

they know a shill.

[@reignerjohn8721]

Very concise, I like it😊

[@TheBikeSauce]

Ha thx. I tend to ramble in real life, so I try my best to keep videos to the point