Changing the wheel seals when replacing bearings?

[justin726]

I just ordered new bearings for my rear wheel from worldwidebearings.com. I am asking about the seals that sit between the wheel spacers ane the wheel bearings. I have two questions about those.

1. If taken out right, can those seals be reused since I will be putting in fully sealed bearings instead of the stock bearings? Or will I just need to buy some new seals?

2. What is the best way to take out those seals?

 

[Bugsy]

If u are refering to the dust seal.they can be reuse.

 

[justin726]

If u are refering to the dust seal.they can be reuse.

Yeah, that might be the correct term for it. That's the one I'm talking about. I'm not talking the seal on the actual bearing it's self.

Now I just have to figure out the best way to remove them.

 

[Tufbusa]

Dust seals are cheap. It would be wise to change the seals as well. You will probably ding them up during removal anyway. IMO change the seals every time you install new bearings. Cheap insurance.

 

[Rhythm]

what he said !



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[justin726]

Yeah, I guess for about $9-$10 I can get some new ones and feel 100% sure about them.

 

[Rhythm]

You still keepn that head shaved ?

 

[StageRulz]

What are you Smok'in?

Replace the Damn Seals.........



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[justin726]

You still keepn that head shaved ?

Oh yeah. Bout twice a week at least.

 

[Rhythm]

You still keepn that head shaved ?

Oh yeah.  Bout twice a week at least.  

Thatz how you keep it proper !

 

[ZEUS]

It's a good idea to change the dust seals!