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The easiest way to remove metal shields and rubber seals on bearings.
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Take Off Skateboard & Longboard Bearing Shields/Seals
This video shows you how to take off skateboard & longboard bearing shields and seals, and how to put them on. This is the same for scooters and rollerblade/inline skates.
Before cleaning longboard or street skating bearings remove the seals or shields for best results.
Here are a couple of easy ways to remove and replace skateboard bearing seals and shields.
Each bearing accommodates 2 covers/closures that are either removable rubber seals, removable metal shields (held in by a C-ring), and non-removable pressed in metal shields.
Tools For Removing Rubber Bearing Seals:
-- Paper clip
Tools For Removing Metal Bearing shields
-- Push pin, needle, or razor blade
How to remove and replace a skateboard bearing seal:
1. Poke the end of a paper clip about 1-2mm inside the bearing between the inner ring and edge of the seal.
2. Push the paper clip down to pry the seal off.
3. To put the bearing seal back on lay the seal on the bearing and press it gently into place.
How to remove a metal shield:
1. A c-ring is a narrow skinny washer with an opening. It is in the shape of a 'C'. The opening was cut at an angle. Each end is cut at opposing angles. Place the tip of your push pin, needle, or razor blade corner against the open end pointing out and try to pry it out.
2. When the c-ring is out, tap the bearing on a hard surface to get the shield out.
3. To put the bearing shield on lay the shield back on and slide the c-ring back into place. It can be a bit tricky. Try getting both ends first or one end at a time.
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@insaneguyXP 11 лет назад

"Metal bearing shields can't be removed" All hope is lost.

@abasinsomars9533 3 года назад

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@Greysonszokoly 3 года назад

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@officialwoonthie 3 года назад

Mines came off but idk how it put it back on though

@danielpellegrini2131 3 года назад

@@officialwoonthie same

@anthony1666 2 года назад

they are removable just push into the seal with a knife carefully and it will poke right through it and lift it out

@MrTehNoms 9 лет назад

First 30 secs: okay good, I opened those correctly. Last 30 secs: yes, I'll finally find out how to open these. Last 10 secs: God DAMN those BEARINGS!!!

@Gothika47 9 лет назад

"Oh i cant wait to see how to remove the pressed bearing shields" *Watches video* GOD DAMN IT!

@MrTehNoms 9 лет назад

I was about to go to sleep all nice and content and informed, but noooo. *Sigh* Welp, time for xvideos.

@samuelbullard8978 9 лет назад

You can remove them but they bend and get unusable, but u can buy shields and then put them on the bearing instead of the pressed ones.

@MrTehNoms 9 лет назад

Where can you buy shields? Are they cool? The ones I have look really dope, they're golden with silver shields. But, shit, I can't open the damn things.

@KareBearxx 8 лет назад

+Gothika_47's Highlights literally the same reason i watched the video... god dammit!

@scr34m1ng4 8 лет назад

lol ikr? he could've just said that in the beginning

@felixmilleniantosetiawan5530 8 лет назад

This channel is one of the best skateboard / boarding tutorial on youtube ( in my opinion ) , why you stop creating good content man :/

@RatVision 8 лет назад

RU-vid doesn't pay the bills. We are trying to get videos done soon.

@bikpro3195 8 лет назад

I just opened the non removable metal shields :)) Now I skate with no shields.

@RatVision 8 лет назад

+Minh Tran Congratulations on acquiring corroded bearings.

@howardhsu873 8 лет назад

+Minh Tran Its actually [pretty easy to remove them lmao i just used a needle and popped it out, and then i place them back inside until all of the flaps clicked

@ramennoodle3208 8 лет назад

Yea i rock the redz bearings with no shield, so far I see no problems, but I do avoid water and really dirty sidewalks.

@charlieq6083 8 лет назад

Same here bra

@recon1071 8 лет назад

+Minh Tran probably ok for most conditions. Add oil more often.

@stevenlee1726 7 лет назад

damn it, i got the last bearing! not removable.

@SquirrelASMR 6 лет назад

It's a fucking SCAM by the corporations!

@AZASeraph 3 года назад

Same, such a scam, cant clean them so they get corroded faster so you buy them faster

@harishlathia9926 4 года назад

I am an Indian domiciled in the UK. This presenter is so sharp ,the likes of who make the American dream a reality. Thank you

@ziggystardust48 10 лет назад

Rat Vision's videos should be given awards for their superb skateboard tech videos - professional, clear, simple and highly efficient. Keep up the high standards!

@goldtremor 11 лет назад

Man love the videos, and how you present, crystal clear and gives confidence to us lesser mortals. Keep the videos coming.

@yxngkxng1594 4 года назад

I took the metal shield off and now I can clean them

@danielvanzandt4238 4 года назад

Yea clean them with water and then skate them so the water washes them out. . Jk thatl rust em out

@juliacolm7639 9 лет назад

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKK i have the last one

@Nomninom 9 лет назад

Ikr

@arminasdzevecka9867 7 лет назад

Same. :/

@crowwn2178 5 лет назад

You can remove them its just tricky but mine have been good for a while I’ve had them for a 9 months cleaned them like 2 times and they roll like new

@GoliathGunner 11 лет назад

Thank you! This is the only video out there with precise information on how to disassemble bearings with macro shots.

@msuperb4045 8 лет назад

Great video, you are one of the few to explain how to remove metal bearings. Thanks!!! I had to use WD-40 to pop some of my shields off. I know you don't recommand it, but it did the trick for me. I'll still clean my bearings properly. ;-)

@zombiedino184 10 лет назад

i just started skating and am getting a nice new baker soon. thank you for helping me decide what bearings to get and how to take care of them. please continue making videos

@deesee708 11 лет назад

I'm about to do maintenance on my little cruiser for the first time. Got some good info from other places but these vids present the info well with clear demonstration. Thanks a ton.

@nathanchelf4011 8 лет назад

1:47 broke my heart :'( why do they even make them like that if you can't open them? (without damage)

@sample4093 8 лет назад

use a pin and poke it out

@AZASeraph 3 года назад

So you buy more of them

@shift307 3 года назад

Every time I have a skate gear question, I get stoked to see this channel. I think it’s time I subbed 😆

@RatVision 3 года назад

Glad to hear. Any videos you’d like to see us do? Any myths to bust?

@tlight813 13 лет назад

I love the vids, they cover the important things that nobody bothers to talk about. Keep them coming.

@birraebici 3 года назад

I was looking for an instruction to open the C ring bearing, Thanks for the video!

@Ztunr 12 лет назад

you need to make more videos because this is the best skateboard channel I've seen.

@shirtlessGraveler305 Год назад

My sector nine longboard that I bought exactly one year ago has the metal crown like bearing shields which can’t be reused if I want to them out to clean the bearings. One of them is making a horrible noise there. Chinese made grease ball bearings that sector nine is using even though they have a really good ABEC rating . I think I’m just going to replace all the bearings with something better and at least some silicone or rubber shields that I can remove to clean if I have to. Thank you for this video. Nice expose on the different types of manufacturing processes or shields of bearings. I need a refresher course and this is it.

@PierreDebar 4 года назад

Thanks for the description of shields, I wanted to clean bearings for the first time and could not see how to remove the shields, now I know why ;)

@byAnArgentinian 10 лет назад

Yes I did the same. I removed one shield with a little plane screwdriver, cleaned the bearing and lubricated it with a mix of half solid vaseline and half liquid vaseline. Then left the open part facing the center of the wheel. It's working great so far.

@awesomepetertv 12 лет назад

yea i ended up removing it for one, and it doesnt spin like it should, i appreciate you taking the time to reply for that. i had a feeling thats what had happened. i hope i can get them cleaned and they work again. but thanks for the help! its really appreciated!! :) good vids btw

@nickiebanchou 7 лет назад

"needles and razor can damage rubber flap" .... proceeds to damage rubber anyway on video with that huge and sharp paper clip :D

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Yes. Bearings need to always be lubricated.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@Enav8 No this didn't do anything to to ruin the bearing. It just scratched the rubber on the outside. The reason for not using a needle or a razor blade to remove the seal is that you can cut the rubber flap where you poke in to. This is why a I used a paper clip. The end is dull and won't cut that flap. If you do cut the flap it can slow the bearing down, but this amount of speed will go completely unnoticed.

@kg6tgr 12 лет назад

Thanks for the quality vid. I am working on an old teletype with bearings on the carriage and may be able to use some of your videos. Keep posting :)

@Rusty4488 11 лет назад

Just wanted to say that all your videos are great! Thanks!

@RatVision 11 лет назад

You can still use the bearing with out the shield. It won't go back on. Bones Reds are perfect for anyone who wants a decent bearing for a good price. They certainly aren't the best, but for many people they are perfect for what they need.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Yes. Place a drop between the inner ring and the shield.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@nicoletot Since the board is old and the bearings are a little corroded just add lubricant to the bearings. Don't worry about cleaning them because drying bearings with shields on is not always perfect.

@RatVision 10 лет назад

We are talking about the same stuff. It may appear that what you mixed is working, but it's not really doing anything, and eventually your bearings will be ruined. You could much better performance from your bearings if you used a good lubricant. Vaseline is not going to protect your bearings because it is not thin enough to get into the metal. You still have metal on metal friction happening. Your mixture is only making a mess. Your bearings will eventually be ruined.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Can you get the shields back in? Highly doubt it.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

I'm going to answer this as if it were a serious question, because we get a lot of people who don't speak English well. Your bearings can "spoil", or in other words corrode sooner. The shield is there to protect the inside.

@write2philn 10 лет назад

Love these vids....have watched them all. You really know your stuff. Thanks!

@RatVision 10 лет назад

Thank you

@PrinceFlippy99 Год назад

you were the ChrisFix of skateboarding, we miss you.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

Bones Reds are set at a good price. If price is an issue go with them. To us, they are more of an entry level bearing. If you don't demand a lot of performance and durability then they may work perfect for you.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

Correct, it does not ruin the bearing to remove it only for cleaning. It should be put back on after cleaning is done and lubricants have been added.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Yes. You just need to be very careful when drying them. Thats the most important part.

@jimmycher45 4 года назад

“Pressed in seals are not removable” That’s false. But this is really bad on my end ahah. Do I need new bearings??

@La4edimension 4 года назад

Thank God I found this video. I got the metal one with the "C" shield. Man... Thank you

@TheIanator100 12 лет назад

Thanks for making this vid :) I've been looking for a vid about removing the shields off of bearings for months since I bought a new board. U earned urself a subscriber :)

@doughnutts2845 5 лет назад

*is halfway through removing the stamped in sheilds of my bearings* me: damn this is hard there has to be a better way *watches vid* me: F U K K

@KT-cz7rm 8 лет назад

sheildless looks cool and I like hearing my bearings work. and i skate dirty streets and never noticed a difference but I do replace/treat out new products allot. perks if having extra money. maybe if you are broke allot keep them in

@RatVision 8 лет назад

I don't know what to say without hurting your feelings.

@leonspringsboystv2025 9 лет назад

Kudos man.proper technique.I haven't skated since 08.but you illustrated the proper way to clean a bearing.and the same applies for any type of bearing. Unless of course it's for a car lol

@RobinSongInc 12 лет назад

'these bearing shields cannot be removed.' "now you know how to remove your shields..."

@ektamittal4853 4 года назад

For real

@bettagoo6533 Год назад

Frl

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Glad to hear the videos blew your mind.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

You're welcome. Glad this worked for you.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@1511116 Yes bones are rubber seals. The problem is that the other side is completely open. So there pretty much is no point when a bearing has one seal or seal.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@FOULER32 Yes. Once you bend the crap out of them to remove them they become trash. Try prying from a different spot. Where you were prying from and nothing was happening- was where the needle was touching the retainer. You were pretty much right on top of a ball. Pry slightly over from that spot and you'll notice you have a little more room. That shield will come off I promise. Now you know.

@TONYKAZLA 12 лет назад

Good video helped me a lot with how to open c ring. Thanks

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Both sides. Be sure that both sides are in fact shields. Some people confuse the ball retainer/crown for a shield. For more details go to ratvision . com

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@FOULER32 They're "non-removable" because you can't put them back in. Once you remove it (by force) the shield is destroyed. Trust me, you can take it off. I guarantee that you are touching the retainer- the thing that separates the balls. A needle is harder to use, but will work. You have to BARELY put the needle inside that space. It will start to bend and lift up. Once you get enough of the shield up you can grab it with pliers and pull the thing off.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

You are correct. As you know there are 3 states/forms of water- solid, liquid, and gas. The point we are making is that skaters sometimes ride through water (liquid), and that moisture in the air (gas) can also damage the bearings.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Shove a screw driver inside the pivot cup and pry it out. If it doesn't want to come out completely, grab whatever part does come out with pliers, and then pull it out.

@luvaddictXO 11 лет назад

Awesome video. Currently cleaning the bearings from my quads and this is very informative and helpful. Thanks!

@RatVision 12 лет назад

You could try +90% rubbing alcohol. Dry thoroughly and add lubricant. The reason for using alcohol, instead of citrus cleaner, is that it's much easier to dry the bearings. The alcohol is not as good but may work better in your situation.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@FOULER32 Removing whatever made your bearing stuck may not make the bearing work well afterwards. It could be a lost cause. It can be done if u insist. Use something stiff and thin enough to get between the inner ring and the shield. A tiny flathead screw driver is best, or razor blade. U r going to pry the shield up (not off, yet). Don't go in too far and touch the ball retainer when prying. Pry it up enough to grab the shield with pliers and just yank it off. Don't damage the ball retainer!

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@Sk8erMike1999 Im not sure what you mean by "check" bearings, but from what I've seen Pig bearings have removable metal shields.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@johhnyBoii Absolutely! It's called a shield or seal for good reasons. The idiotic thing is that most bearings only come with one. Manufacturers thought since one side of the bearing faces in the wheel you really only need one shield on the outside of the wheel. This is not true. All it did was save them thousands of dollars but cutting their seal or shield costs by 50%. This results in more bearing purchases because oil leaks out and contaminants get in much easier. Put the shields back on.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Because we are about to launch a new site that we have been working on for the past year. We will as soon as things start to run smooth.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@tak13sato You won't be able to switch out a metal shield for a rubber seal. The outer ring is made for one or the other.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

If they are rusted, it is best to get new bearings. You can try cleaning them with rubbing alcohol, but only if it is +90%.

@RatVision 10 лет назад

The bearing shield does not slow a bearing down at all. Did you put lubricant inside?

@yamaha212121 12 лет назад

@skateboardtech thank you! I live in Pittsburgh and almost everyone does that here for some reason. I never did it because everyone's bearings fall apart within a month of them buying them.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Add a couple drops of lubricant between the shield and inner ring. Wipe away any lubricant left on the outside.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

You can do the same cleaning method but you have be absolutely sure you dry the bearings thoroughly. You can also soak them in +90% rubbing alcohol, dry completely add lube.

@A_Pt_9298 8 лет назад

On Abec 5s it's a one piece shield, rather than a C clip that it looks like it has on your video, just to let viewers know ;) it's also a b'stard to get off too, you just have to keep on and on at it until it lifts off, I used an old small craft knife and then I used a computer/mini flat head screwdriver to lift them up, I put some Isopropyl 70% alcohol in a small jar, I empty them into it, closed the lid and then gave them a shake, opened up the lid and individually brushed them with a bit of the Isopropyl and an old toothbrush, I shook off the excess alcohol as I was spinning the bearing in between my fingers, hearing how the bearing was spinning, gradually it became very smooth, I dried off the alcohol completely with a kitchen towel, then I applied some sewing machine oil, 2 drops, I spun them again, first horizontally and then vertically, I banged off the excess oil onto another kitchen towel and then put the 'lid' back on, but using the screwdriver by carefully pushing down only the sides, as it clipped into position, one more spin in my fingers and then onto the truck to test and then that's it, done, onto the next one.

@A_Pt_9298 8 лет назад

Actually, they're Abec 9s, whoops, sorry

@byAnArgentinian 10 лет назад

Yes I know it's not something usual to lubricate bearings lol But this mix is great for a lot of purposes. Better for plastic with metal, or plastic with plastic. It's working great here (so far), compared to how the bearing came from factory, the wheels are rotating fast and easy. The grease they used to have really slowed them down. Oh btw, these bearing's cages are made in nylon.

@camillelanglois-barriere2305 4 года назад

So what would you do with the one's with not removable shield? Just put them in the degreaser (with orange oil like you said in your other video) and after put the oil?( Even if you can't remove the shield...?) Thks :)

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Thank you for the great comment.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

As you can see in the video there is a nylon or metal ball retainer/crown/cage holding a separating the balls evenly. Removing the shields will not cause the balls to fall out.

@Peppermint1 2 года назад

Well done. Bearings with inner race cage are difficult to properly clean to remove the last of the particles from inside that cage. And we must remove the seals on both sides to have a chance to clean it well. Paint thinner is the best to remove old grease, acetone works much less well (use gloves)

@RatVision 11 лет назад

How are they? Did you clean them more or add more lube?

@chechinio008 9 лет назад

So da last type of bearings how do u clean those

@EddyVinck 9 лет назад

You don't

@scarab242 7 лет назад

Damit. But still, what if I clean them with the citrus cleaner, rinse off with water, and blow dry it before lubricating it with some proper oil? Why wouldn't that work?

@Takokujin07 7 лет назад

Csanakb Some water might still get trapped inside

@HitLeftistsWithHammers 7 лет назад

"*_-T O R M E N T O R-_*" dat do dat dere. Dey gone is do be. 100% preach chuuch.

@SquirrelASMR 6 лет назад

What a fucking ripoff...

@Eurofighterdude98 12 лет назад

Ok thank you, and just wondering if u have any tips on what kind of bearings are good for longboards so I can cruise and also go fast, and that also last long easily even when taking care of them. I want to get ceramics, but I'm worried they will get broken, so if you could just give me some tips sometime, that would be good, thank you

@RatVision 12 лет назад

You can do the same thing as shown in the video. You really need to take extra care with drying the bearing. It can be tough. Be sure to spin the bearing while drying.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@odddrifterboi No shit. Was there a point you wanted to make? They are not supposed to be removed.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

You cannot buy the C-ring separate. If your bearing has 2 shields put the shield on the outside of the wheel.

@maxwellpollville1698 7 лет назад

You should try build a perfectly engineered skateboard. The bearing spacer video was very informative and you clearly have a talent for this. NHS should hire you as an apprentice and give you a good access into the evolution of skateboarding technology. I'd buy rat vision wheel kits in a second. Comes with wheels, bearings, washers, and spacers... maybe even a bearing cleaning kit.

@sahilghadge188 Месяц назад

What is better? metal crown that holds ball bearings or that white rubber thing inside a bearing

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@foxfire1245 By clear bottom are you referring to the ball retainer (the thing that holds and separates the balls? If so leave that alone, don't remove it ever. Let me know if this helped.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

@odddrifterboi Ha my comment looked pretty upset. My bad. Yes they can be removed but they are not intended to be.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

AWESOME! Thank you for the comment.

@DaShades 13 лет назад

Ive been waiting for a new vid forever!!! Thank You!!!

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Sometimes a cheap bearings can have pressed in shields that pop off. Not so much one in a million, maybe 1 in a few hundred. Just put the open side facing inside the wheel.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

We can too. They are not supposed to be removed, which is why they are called non-removable shields.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

You can put them in the cleaner. You actually don't need to. Wiping them off is just fine.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

They might make noise because they are clean, or they weren't cleaned enough. They won't be completely silent. Maybe you need a little more lubrication.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

Can you please explain what you are referring to?

@RatVision 11 лет назад

You're right. You can clean them the same way, but it's really hard to completely dry them. Try to get your hands on +90% rubbing alcohol. It's got less water than citrus cleaner. It may not do as good of a job as citrus cleaner, but you won't have as big of a risk of getting rust.

@omametlekkerkontje8744 11 лет назад

Dang I got the pressed ones. I will pay attention to bearrings type when I buy new ones tho! Great video again and great quality :)

@Stone5601 12 лет назад

Thx so much!!! I didnt push in one of my bones reds bearings in to the slot of the wheel, and the seal caught on the nut for the wheel and got sort of pushed in at an angle slowing down so much itwould barely spin on its own!!! Fixed it now though :)

@GeordieX9 12 лет назад

I fixed it from one of your other tuts thanks :)

@pocketsg6 8 лет назад

Anyone super frustrated with intensely grimy c-ring removal, I found the best way is to get a normal sewing needle and hold it with a pliers. If its not lifting on one side try the other and just keep at it. :) I stabbed mt fingers to the bones more than once but when I did it this way, ugh, worth it.

@alienbruh1242 8 лет назад

my shake junt lowrider bearing one shield keeps coming off by its own and i have to keep pushing it back in and its the dirtiest bearing shield out of all my other ones.

@RatVision 11 лет назад

Yeah you can use it to clean the seals or shields.

@1511116 12 лет назад

Hey man good video but I'm too scared to take my wheels apart to clean the bearings i don't know of I can pit it back together and if all of the bolts and nut will be tighten properly.

@RatVision 12 лет назад

Rubber seals are slightly better. Seals protect more and keep lubrication in better. However there are some (non-contact) seals that are pretty bad and worse than metal shields.

@byAnArgentinian 11 лет назад

1:47 damn.. I have those.. So that means I will not be able to clean and lubricate them when I need it. Your videos are awesome. Just got a mini cruiser and I already subscribed. Tips are smart, you know what you're talking about, and it's complete. Hope you upload more videos soon, please don't stop. Thnks!