if i see grease coming from the bearings on one side and they now Squeak - TIME TO REPLACE?
582383
I would say yes. I have not seen grease coming out of bearing, unless I added grease (usually molly type in the past). The reason I swapped out was to lower the noise level of my metal garage door. The nylon rollers really quieted the noise.
582384
I would say yes. My husband replced ours. We had very squeaky wheels, but at that time they were metal.
582385
Don't use WD-40! WD-40 will dissolve bearing grease. You have some options. If your rollers are old, perhaps 10 years or more and they are steel you may want to replace them. If you want to try and re-lubricate the rollers use lithium grease. Many of them have a spray tube to help get the lithium grease on the bearings. If you decide to change the rollers it is fairly easy especially if you have room to work. I had mine changed within an hour of delivery from Amazon. You should also inspect all the cable pulleys. If you can moved or wobble them side-to-side they may need to be replaced. The entire cost of replacing my rollers and pulleys was about $35. Good luck. Don't use WD-40! WD-40 will dissolve bearing grease. You have some options. If your rollers are old, perhaps 10 years or more and they are steel you may want to replace them. If you want to try and re-lubricate the rollers use lithium grease. Many of them have a spray tube to help get the lithium grease on the bearings. If you decide to change the rollers it is fairly easy especially if you have room to work. I had mine changed within an hour of delivery from Amazon. You should also inspect all the cable pulleys. If you can moved or wobble them side-to-side they may need to be... » Read More Don't use WD-40! WD-40 will dissolve bearing grease. You have some options. If your rollers are old, perhaps 10 years or more and they are steel you may want to replace them. If you want to try and re-lubricate the rollers use lithium grease. Many of them have a spray tube to help get the lithium grease on the bearings. If you decide to change the rollers it is fairly easy especially if you have room to work. I had mine changed within an hour of delivery from Amazon. You should also inspect all the cable pulleys. If you can moved or wobble them side-to-side they may need to be replaced. The entire cost of replacing my rollers and pulleys was about $35. Good luck. « Show Less
582386
I was having a spring replaced. Repairman said rollers needed replacing. He could do it for $70.00. I said not now. Checked through Amazon and bought replacement rollers for $12.00. Watched video on computer as to replacing. Was very simple. Took no more than 10 minutes per side of door. Replacement ones were better than original.
582387
that probable would be a good idea! also since the price of new door roller are easy to roplace and the replacement cost is reasonable.
582388
I would try spaying some grease first. If that doesn't last long yes replace.
646937
I can't say that mine squeaks. There is a little rubbing noise, but not a squeak.
2251080
No. I had a problem with the reversing switch right out of the box. Called the local service center in Hayward, CA. They sent me a new switch, I installed it myself, no big deal. I have had my 46-460 since August 2011 with no other problems. Squeaky wheels get oil !
151444
Not if assembled correctly. I found that if the screws are too tight it squeaks, if they're too loose same issue. Though I'm sure the manufacturer wouldn't approve I took out all but 3 screws from the base. I left in the front 2 and 1 on the right - this solved my squeaking issue.
1082948
I used a good, high quality wheel bearing grease. By the way, they're working well! I hope that helps Kevin!
1119749
Year and a half late to answer, but it might still help someone else...Mine squeaked. Took forever to find the cause. Was the connection on the center pole below/between the pedals, where the front and rear section connect. I sprayed the heck out of it with wd40 and tightened the crap out the 2 or 3 bolts that connect that area. Problem solved. SOUNDED like it was coming from the joints on the handles, but it was not. The torque from usage is what makes it squeak.
1928516
Yes that rattling is unusual and probably means the bearing are going bad...sorry to tell you that?
663954
You should replace the bearings that are defective. If you're not sure if they are good or bad have them checked by a mechanic. You only need to change the bad ones.
1928517
The metal front (silver) part of the housing on one of mine is loose, but it has had alot of use. Mine should probably be disassembled and the bearing(s) checked - then lubed or replaced , along with retightening the housing. The shaft will always have alittle play as normal.
1590823
We too had the jar of red wheel bearing grease. However, it was the bolts. My husband was obviously and over achiever in putting it together and made sure it was good and tight. However, when the bolts were loosened the noise totally stopped and there hasn't been the slightest squeek since. Good Luck!
1301707
Adding my situation, had the dreaded squeaking on the left pedal, confirmed it was the rubber wheel against the rail bar. Tried all the solutions, loosening the arm nut, lubrication, but nothing worked. The noise got worse, and now the right side is making noises too. Drives me furious and kills my mood during exercise.
2087065
Just install these about two months ago. All seals and bearings are included. No guarantee that the bearings and seals will be installed. Only one of four had the bearings and seals installed w/grease.
712266
You need to contact the seller via email through your Amazon account and ask what the warranty is and they may send you a free replacement. I have installed 3 of these bearing and there all junk. Even if you get a replacement it won't last long.
1470592
I would think and also been told that it would benefit the outer bearing mostly because the inner bearing is on the far side at the dead end of the grease flow, so once a year it should still be disassembled and greased by hand or with a bearing packer and at this time you could also check and replace the inner seal. Just my opinion to be safe and not stranded which could cost $$$.
682343
I've had mine for roughly two years and have never had a problem with squeaking or anything else for that matter (after the intitial installation problems were worked out). I would call for service, hopefully still covered by a warranty.
23212
I have had this frame for about 2 years now and it squeaks a lot. Right now I am looking to change this bed frame because of that.
1474591
It's just from the weather. Spray some wd-40 over the coil and shock or squirt oil on it. I had no warranty. The squeak didn't effect the quality of the equipment.