Traxxas Velineon 3500 | Rebuild

[@alfredyost7972]

I have one other tip when doing this. If you spray WD-40 or even motor spray on the bearings it will pull out the lubrication of the bearings. However, you re-apply lubrication to the bearings it will be okay.

[@redbanditracing]

That’s a great tip for people, I mention that awhile ago. WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. 3 In One oil is also great for RC bearings. Great advice

[@alfredyost7972]

@@redbanditracing Yes, you are right. I also like to use Cowrc cleaning supplies too. Thoughts?

[@redbanditracing]

@@alfredyost7972 I really like CowRC mats, gonna get their new extra large black mats.

[@alfredyost7972]

@@redbanditracing I do not have any of the mats, just cleaning product so far.

[@phil894]

Thanks for this. I will be paying closer attention to motor maintenance. You taught me something new. Seems like a fairly simple process. I imagine brushed motors are more involved?

[@redbanditracing]

I haven’t had to rebuild a brushed motor, never seen one rebuilt. But the brushless is fairly simple. I rebuild them once a year, unless I feel like it did a lot of bashing or ran it in water (rain).

[@Brettloves_RCS]

Great vid🎉🎉🎉 let’s see more vids of the upgrade Rc tires on rustler 4x4🎉🎉

[@redbanditracing]

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[@slimbomb1]

Nice thorough video.

[@daspi]

Unfortunately we had to do this rebuild on the 3500 of my sons Slash, just after 1,5 month already. Also there the rotor was damaged just like you showed for your Maxx. I found this very unsettling for a car which is not bashed with really. Our hobbyshop after somewhat talking wants to sent it to traxxas, hopefully they will just replace it. For now the rebuild kit does its job, but this is not a suitable long term solution when your rotor is damaged I think.

[@redbanditracing]

We sent our damaged motor to TRAXXAS, even though it was six months out of warranty they replaced it anyways. You never know what they might replace for free so it’s worth sending in. Even if they don’t replace it for free, you’ll get a discount on a brand new motor so I would definitely send it in.

[@reaklyf3451]

Hello! You have a video of Nitro Maintenance with Revo 3.3. Are you cleaning a one way bearing? And if so, how often? I was told that it loses its grip if it is not cleaned periodically

[@redbanditracing]

Remove the one way bearing, clean with electric motor cleaner (denatured alcohol, CRC electric cleaner, WD-40 Electric cleaner). Lubricant the bearing with something like 5w30 motor oil, Mobile 1 is good. I’d say clean it every few months. Also depends how much you run the truck. Traxxas recommends waiting till it locks up, or you have issues starting the truck…..obviously that’s bad advice.

[@reaklyf3451]

@@redbanditracing Every few months? I'm really concerned about how often it needs to be done. The Traxxas online support person told me that every few times would be good. The fact is that I just recently had this whole one-way bearing system fail on my hsp backwash, vx 18 engine because replacing the bearing did not help make the clutch. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that I burned about 500-700 milliliters of fuel on it. That is, not even a liter. I'm buying slayer, but I really want to know how often to do it. Sorry for my English if there are mistakes

[@redbanditracing]

@@reaklyf3451 You can ask Traxxas multiple times, and get multiple answers. The main reason for servicing is build up of dirt, fuel, oils on the bearing. If you keep the car clean, then I would service it once in awhile. Your English is fine no worries

[@reaklyf3451]

@@redbanditracing Ok thank you for help, aprecciate it.

[@reaklyf3451]

@@redbanditracing hello again, can you tell me if I can install a fuel filter? Will there be any problems? I heard twice that traxxas have some kind of filter element in the tank

[@Brettloves_RCS]

Hello i am just now watching this and i wanted to say thank you because i am the one who ask and now im using it so thank you! And do i have to clean it if its not dirty?

[@redbanditracing]

If it’s not dirty I wouldn’t worry about it, glad this helped you.

[@henrymallett6847]

Brass bushing, Not copper spacer😉