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I have a clicking sound on my GT AT wheels - how to solve

Discussion in 'Evolve Skateboards' started by Andy, Sep 20, 2016.

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  1. Andy

    Andy Mod

    Common issue with most GT's equipped with AT wheels is a clicking sound that develops. It can come from any wheel.

    This is caused by the bearing rubbing in the hub.

    Here is how to fix :punch::punch::thumbsup::beers:

     
    Andy, Sep 20, 2016
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  2. Alex

    Alex Admin

    Nice one Andy, no more clickity clack for me! :punch::punch::thumbsup::beers:

    :D
     
    Alex, Sep 20, 2016
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  3. Milkman

    Milkman Member

    Thank goodness for this forum so we can have these videos easy to reference.
     
    Milkman, Oct 7, 2016
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  4. Zac

    Zac Member

    I used this tip when installing the bearings in my AT wheels for the first time & they're nice & silent :)
     
    Zac, Oct 7, 2016
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  5. clouder7

    clouder7 Member

    anyone have a link to this product?
     
    clouder7, Oct 18, 2016
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  6. OP
    Andy

    Andy Mod

    Its just called lithium grease, most mechanics have it and can be founds in car parts shops, places that sell oil etc ;)
     
    Andy, Oct 18, 2016
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  7. snowman

    snowman Member

    Thank you for this tip. I also have this annoying clicking sound on one wheel. I'm thinking is this grease solution just a quick temporary fix - it is not removing the real mechanical problem, that is causing the problem.
     
    snowman, Oct 20, 2016
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    Andy

    Andy Mod

    I've only done it once on 2 boards and both are still silent ninjas! Pivot cup if your board creaks helps too :p:thumbsup:
     
    Andy, Oct 20, 2016
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  9. Savage

    Savage Member

    It works, thanks
     
    Savage, Oct 22, 2016
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  10. mgb

    mgb Member

    What's the best way to get the bearings out?
     
    mgb, Oct 23, 2016
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    Andy

    Andy Mod

    Just wiggle it on the axel and pry it off, flick the wheel round repeat :thumbsup:
     
    Andy, Oct 23, 2016
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  12. mgb

    mgb Member

    Great will get some tomorrow, mine has started clicking on turns after about 25 miles or so
     
    mgb, Oct 23, 2016
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  13. destructo8

    destructo8 Member

    Anyone know how to solve this clicking sound ? happens with the wheels off so it's not the bearings...
     

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    destructo8, Nov 26, 2016
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  14. Milkman

    Milkman Member

    That knocking sound is kinda normal. Just the motor magnets at a certain speed. A lot of brushless motors have the same issue.
     
    Milkman, Nov 27, 2016
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  15. Zac

    Zac Member

    Update - after several hundred miles on the ATs they are still nice & silent
     
    Zac, Nov 29, 2016
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  16. Nickelberry

    Nickelberry Member

    To be honest this does not seem like a good fix. I understand that it works but I don't thinking adding lube to silence knocking as a result of play is a good solution.
    Assuming the noise is coming from the outside of the bearing where it fits up against the rim what I think would be a better solution would be to add a shim to decrease the play. All you would need would be a small amount of paper (or some other thin material) between the bearing and rim. This would hopefully stop the outside of the bearing from moving and therefore stop the clicking sound.

    This is one of those "fix the root cause not the symptom" type situations.
     
    Nickelberry, Dec 2, 2016
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  17. dadawg

    dadawg Member

    Did you find out how to fix this?
     
    dadawg, Feb 10, 2017
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  18. destructo8

    destructo8 Member

    No but the board runs fine. I think it is the bearing in the motor but haven't taken it apart yet.
     
    destructo8, Feb 10, 2017
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  19. dadawg

    dadawg Member

    Mine is the same, will have a look at it on Sunday. When I'm riding, it sounds like there's an engine on the board, turns a lot of heads!
     
    dadawg, Feb 10, 2017
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  20. dronus

    dronus Member

    would any HTB (High Temp Bearing) grease do the same thing? Ive got a pile of that for car bearings so would save me a trip.

    Thanks for the vid, well done!
     
    dronus, Feb 24, 2017
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