Best method? Hub lubrication

[harquahalas]

I've been using lithium grease for hubs and bearings after cleaning with brake cleaner. Is this the proper way? Are there better methods?

 

[user 135]

You are doing it just fine. Bike specific grease is nice to have. I am still working on a tub of cheap axle grease. When that is gone I may spring for something better.

Grease and chain lubing are like religion. Lots of different ways and all are correct. :wink:

 

[harquahalas]

Ha ha. I like the comparison.

 

[B607]

Lithium is the best, especially if your bike is a bit manic. :mrgreen: Gary

 

[deorman]

Lithium is dandy, use oil on the plates when lubing old disc type coaster hubs. Most have a port for just that purpose.

 

[harquahalas]

Lithium is dandy, use oil on the plates when lubing old disc type coaster hubs. Most have a port for just that purpose.

Just got an old ND disc hub. Do I oil from the plug/port and then just grease the bearings?

 

[user 135]

Just got an old ND disc hub. Do I oil from the plug/port and then just grease the bearings?

I would grease first and Oil second. :wink:

 

[harquahalas]

So I grease everything including the discs? Coat with grease or do I pack in a lot of grease?

 

[user 135]

no I just meant grease the bearings, oil the disc, assemble and then a couple of extra drops in the oil port.

 

[harquahalas]

OK got it. Thanks cman.