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Subject:Rear wheel bearing play
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:04 -0700

How much play is acceptable for rear wheel bearings? Both of mine have a
small amount of play, enough to feel with the wheel on, but not enough to
see movement. Bearings feel smooth enough though. I measured about 0.12mm
play between the backing plate and drum outer face when the opposite side
was squeezed by hand. Given these bearings are a pain to replace, do I just
wait until they make some noise or show more play? I don't imagine
re-packing & re-torquing that big nut is recommended?

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Shawn Wright