Tips And Tricks How To Clean Inline Skate Bearings

Clean smooth roller bearings, are faster and last longer than dirty bearings. Grain of sand can cause small wells in the balls and create an uneven rotation. Here are instructions on how to clean an impact with a removable shield. If the shield on your bearings are stationary, ignore measures aimed at eliminating shields.

If you clean and lubricate your often, they should last a long time. Always avoid wet your bearings and keep them free of sand! Clean and lubricate the bearings skate immediately if they become wet.

Tools You Will Need:

Small bowl or metal pan

Straight pin

Bearing cleaner

Small cleaning brush such as a toothbrush. Soft or medium, nothing too hard!

Clean towels

Paper Towels

1. For removable shields: Insert the tip of the pin in the end of the C-ring that holds the shield on the body. Very gently PRY C-ring and towards the center of incidence, working your way around the circle. Remove the shield slowly, always taking care not to damage it.

2. Place bearing in container or bowl and flush rolling to remove contaminants. Citrus cleaning work. Use the brush or small toothbrush and remove the largest chunks of dirt and grime. If your bearings are particularly dirty, May you have to repeat this step. Make sure your change of solvent each rinse.

3. After cleaning the scope, gently pat dry with a clean, lint-free towel. Place on paper towel and let air dry. Make sure all the water evaporates and completely dry before proceeding to the next step.

4. After the rotation has completely dried, apply 1 to 2 drops of quality lubricant inside the bearing. A little lubricant is a long way. Turn slowly the scope of work in the lubricant for all moving parts. Make sure the balls are completely covered in oil / grease.

5. Replace the shield by placing it above the port and slide the C-ring in the groove next to the ECU. Then the work remaining length of C-ring slowly and gently around the throat mounted until it snaps into place.

6. Put your freshly cleaned bearings back on your skates and benefits for the oil / fat is evenly distributed and wheels turning smoothly.

Warning: Always use extreme caution when working with any cleaning solvent. Having Cleaner is a toxic chemical and must be washed off the skin immediately.