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Old 09-17-2010, 08:14 AM
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Default clutch bearings without grease in them

I use avid clutch bearings. They are packed with grease pretty good. Even if i blow the crap out of them with an air compressor, they still make my clutch slip when they are new. I have about 20 of these bearings and would like to know if anyone has a secret for dealing with the grease. Once they get some time on them they are fine but then i have to worry about bearing failure. Would it be a good idea to blast them with brake cleaner and put a drop of oil in them? Or would brake cleaner shorten the life of the bearing and cause a dnf?

ALso does anyone know who makes them without grease?
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