Timeline for How do I clean the inside of a freehub?
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| Jun 24, 2016 at 0:20 | comment | added | Deleted User | The loose ball freehubs hubs winterize much better because it's possible to get all of the factory grease out (reliably). I say winter with a colder climate in mind. Here (interior Alaska) if you do not disassemble and winterize your freehub it will either stop working, or worse, engage partially chipping mechanisms and destroying the freehub. All I meant was that a mechanic who does these regularly can do it with no issues. Agreed that if that isn't you, get (supervision) help or don't do it. | |
| Jun 23, 2016 at 23:37 | comment | added | zenbike | @SuspendedUser My experience is different. A loose ball freehub has 2 layers of exceptionally small bearings in large numbers. I didn't say it was impossible, but I know many good mechanics who won't attempt it. Also, I know many "winter" mechanics who are skilled and practiced. I have no issue doing the job myself. But the OP doesn't (apparently) have the ability to recognize what needs to be done, and therefore is unlikely to have the skill and practice to accomplish this job reliably. | |
| Jun 23, 2016 at 8:07 | comment | added | Deleted User | I think your definition of "skilled and practiced" mechanic is different from mine. I know winter bicycle mechanics who have disassembled, cleaned and winter greased hundreds of freehub bodies with no greater failure rate than any other service. It may help to think of it like your suspension, if your mechanic isn't familiar with it, you should probably send it off to a specialist. Sadly, like Shimano's Freehub tool, this one may no longer be available. | |
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