Front Hub sealed bearings question?

Charlieboy28 · Apr 18, 2011

I'm looking to replace the bearings in my front hub, its a wheeler 96 hub, the bearings that are in say NTN 6001bs ( i think) Taiwan

have found these on the bay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NTN-6001-DDU-RS-B ... 3a4ba3cd59

will they fit and what do the numbers and letters mean.

oh and how do i get them out too

thanks

REKIBorter · Apr 18, 2011

I am no bearing expert but as far as I understand. 6001 is the bearing size reference and bs / rs is the type of seal. On my pulstar hubs to remove them I tapped the end of the axle with a hammer - this will push the bearing on the opposite side out. Then repeat for the other side. To replace them in the hub a socket set comes in handy to use as various sized drifts to push the bearings back in.

Charlieboy28 · Apr 18, 2011

cool, so are they are a standard width then do you know?

Charlieboy28 · Apr 18, 2011

also skf and nsk bearings have come up, both of which im familiar with from my skateboarding days, any one have any thoughts on the best brand or bearing to get? both nsk and skf are cheaper than the ntn ones?

REKIBorter · Apr 18, 2011

A quick dirty Google search came up with this > http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanc ... 4QodQREMHg

Looks like the inside dia is 12mm - outside dia is 28mm and width 8mm. Pop a bearing out to see if the measurements are correct.

REKIBorter · Apr 18, 2011

Used SKF on my hubs and they are silky smooth.

Charlieboy28 · Apr 18, 2011

got a cpl of NSK on the way, Brand loyalty and familiarity and all that, they were supposed to be very good for skateboards BITD

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