Rebuilding Bruiser Front And Rear Hubs

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Eviltwincustoms

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Hi can someone tell me what size are the bearings in the front and rear hubs. I have finally gotten my Bruiser and I am in the process of rebuilding it. The front and rear hubs that I received from the auction were frozen and I was able to loosen them up but they still feel a little stiff and not as free as they should be.

Any help as to what size bearing to purchase to replace the ones I have would be apprecatied.

Thanks :rcmtrocks
 
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Project Megapede

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Try soaking the bearings in some brake fluid for a little bit, and then in some gas (to clean out the brake fluid) and then in some oil to lube them back up. That worked for un-siezing some of the bearings in my mini lst. Work them a little bit every now and then while they are soaking too.
 
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BrokenNails

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It uses skate bearings.. thats pretty cool. Just thought I would throw out some things I have learned from skating. For 608s Everyone swears by Bones bearings http://bonesbearings.com/bearings/ Ceramics are supposed to be the best but Reds are a great option too.

Don't know if it would matter that much but just thought I would add that.
 
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Eviltwincustoms

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Originally posted by Project Megapede@Aug 7 2006, 02:28 PM
Try soaking the bearings in some brake fluid for a little bit, and then in some gas (to clean out the brake fluid) and then in some oil to lube them back up. That worked for un-siezing some of the bearings in my mini lst. Work them a little bit every now and then while they are soaking too.
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I didn't have any brake fluid so I used Laquer Thinner and broke them loose until I could spin them with my fingers. Once they were broke loose I sprayed them with Silicone lubricant. But they just don't feel right because they catch every once in a while like some of the bearings may have flat spots on them.

Again thank you all for helping me out. Some times I think that I have taken on a task that is bigger than I thought since this is my first restoration. LOL :willy :banghead
 
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