replace or clean and go

[foreverfaster]

Shadow kart, rear bearings vc206-20k RB tech should i clean them and use them or put new in?? if i clean and install,, what to lube with 4T?? ha ha

 

[tfitz25]

how worn are they?

 

[ONEHARDHEAD]

When in doubt, change them out! As relatively inexpensive as bearings are, it's a good idea to change them.

 

[foreverfaster]

Priced them at a local bearing shop,.. bought 2, cheap enough out the door under $25.
the old ones look good and once cleaned and WD40 on them they spun free.. will keep them for back ups

 

[krtrcn]

I like to clean mine with a ultrasonic cleaner, using simple green. Then when dry lubricate. You would be amazed how much longer they last and perform..

 

[foreverfaster]

Krtrcn, I'll try that.. i have one at work.. never thought to use it for bearings..

 

[krtrcn]

You can pick one up at harbor freight.

 

[Kj26]

I like to clean mine with a ultrasonic cleaner, using simple green. Then when dry lubricate. You would be amazed how much longer they last and perform..

I do the same, but use WD-40. Also drop the chains in.
Blow dry with air and lube with Tri-flo/performance bearing oil mix.
I replace our bearings every 10 races, but guys take my old ones and run them all year.