Just about to fit a nice new Michelin Pilot Active tyre to the rear wheel of my D Comet, thought I would check the wheel bearings and brake linings whilst the wheel is out, all OK sort of, but I note one bearing has been running a little dry and there are signs of discolouration due to rust, first time I have gone in this deep since purchasing the bike, I also notice that the bearing cups (narrow) are both spinning beautifully in the hubs, but without any perceptible play, almost feels like a perfect bearing, but I guess it would be very unwise to leave it like this, any suggestions on the best grade of Loctite to use for this problem, or is this route not advisable, I will be reluctant to break the wheel down to fit a new hub if it is not necessary.
H: Hubs, Wheels and Tyres Bearings
- Thread starter Peter Holmes
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Locktite quick metal sorted the same problem on the front hub of my race bike.
638 is the stuff Peter but make sure that the two faces are totally free of oil or grease. Good luck with it.
Although I respect Roy’s knowledge and suggestion I think 638 is the one for me.
Will not last very long.
What is my best solution then Trevor?
Its depending how fierce one hit the brakes
As you know Vincent, I am still on Standard brakes at the moment, still saving my Euro cents until I can afford a set of your fantastic TLS brakes with air scoops, at the moment I can only dream, but one day......
I did the quick metal"repair" back in the seventies it has been raced for 30 years and still good. Best of all the material was a gift.