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Rusty bolts on locking hubs

Gadget
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29 Apr 2026 15:53 #264317 by Gadget

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Noticed that the bolts on one of my locking hubs need a bit of TLC, so a silly question - can I remove the whole lot in one go to treat & spray, or should I do half at a time? I don't want bits falling off or pinging into the undergrowth unexpectedly!

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29 Apr 2026 17:38 #264318 by Roger Fairclough

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Treat with a release agent and leave for 24 hours. Then try to break one bolt loose. If it comes out easily take another two out leaving 2 approx. opposite to each other. treat as required and replace. Then do the other two. This way you maintain clamping pressure on the seal.

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29 Apr 2026 17:49 #264319 by Roger Fairclough

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Tightening torque for bolts 50Nm.

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29 Apr 2026 18:54 #264320 by Lambert

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There's nothing that falls out or pings off. Just be aware that most sockets will be 3/8th drive and so a bit fat for the scallops thus damage to the paint is likely. Or just mask off the brake and spray in situ.

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