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Q: How often should I clean and lube them and what lube should I use?

A: The only bearings that need to be lubed occasionally are the metal shielded bearings, and they need to be cleaned every 4 - 5 races depending on the length of each race.

Q: I am going through a lot of clutch bell bearings, what can you recommend to get longer life?

…best solution is to use a bearing with a ball that will not expand and to do away with the retainer altogether. We offer 4 different RC Car & Truck Clutch Bell Bearing Kits.

Q: How do I remove the bearings from my RC engine?

A: Place your engine housing in an oven at 325°-350° for 5 to 10 minutes. When you remove it from the oven your old bearings should fall right out, if not heat the engine a little…

Q: What is the best way to maintain my bearings?

…grease or particulates. 2) Blow bearing out with compressed air. 3) Place a light drop of oil on the bearing. 4) Give the bearing a spin, if they still feel rough repeat steps 1-3.

Q: What kind of performance enhancement should I expect from ceramic bearings?

A: Unfortunately every operator, setup and operating environment is very different so it is difficult to quantify an exact improvement in performance. But in general ceramic…

Q: How do I calculate the amount of side or thrust load that a bearing can take?

A: Typically a radial bearing can take 5% of its Radial Load in a Thrust Load capacity.