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Bearings should be kept clean and dry to keep
them working properly. You don't need to replace or take apart
your bearings every time you rotate you wheels, but you should
clean them off. Pop out the bearings in each wheel. There are
two, with a spacer in the middle.
I use an old toothbrush and gently brush out the dirt, grit
and grim that may build up in the ridges That is all you should
need to do. Don't use any lubricant on the outside of the bearing
because it will build up and attract more dirt.
Some bearings are serviceable they have a metal shield with
a removable "C" ring, or have a rubber ring removable
shield. You can take apart and clean these bearings.
These type of bearings require using a solvent to remove the
old lubricant and grime. After cleaning with the solvent, you
need to rinse the parts and make sure they are dry before relubricating
and putting them back together.
Some people use a jewelry cleaner to clean their bearings.
You place them in the machine and let it do the work for you.
All you need to do then is be sure all parts are dry and lubricate
and reassemble them.
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If you take a look at your brake pad you will find that there
is a wear line on the pad that indicates when it is time to
change your pad. Check the pad before you go out and skate.
Make sure it is on tight, and that you have plenty of pad left
for stopping.
Many skates have adjustable brake arms that you can lower as
the pad wears down, or raise up if the pad interferes with your
skating. Read your owners manual for instructions on how to
adjust the arm, it usually requires a key that came with your
skates.
"OH that is what The Key was FOR!?!
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