Bearing Maintenance

Since bearings are an intricate part of your Snyder Skates, Snyder recommends periodically cleaning your bearings. This should be done once every two months using a degreaser-type solvent which can be purchased here or at your local hardware store. Using a bearing press your bearings should be pulled from your wheels, then placed in a glass container, a small mason jar is perfect, (glass is best suited for this since most degreaser-type solvents will eat through plastic) then, fill it with 6 ounces of your degreaser-type solvent and let your bearings soak overnight. Next, place your bearings on a clean lint-free cloth, tapping gently to remove excess solvent. Once the solvent has evaporated, place 4 to 6 drops of Bearing Oil between the balls and the race of the bearings. Before replacing the bearings in the wheels, spin them gently to insure maximum lubrication. When consistently followed, this simple procedure will not only improve your bearings performance, it will also greatly extend the life of your bearings.