Can i ask a quick hub rebuild question please. i've replaced the bearings in my novatec d772 hub. Do peaple use a threadlock compound on the hub axle as i have to back of the locking nut "half a turn" to get smooth operation. thanks
Do peaple use a threadlock compound
No, I never have.
If you have to back the locking nut for the bearings to spin freely ,you have botched the bearing replacement at some point.
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Can i ask a quick hub rebuild question please. i've replaced the bearings in my novatec d772 hub. Do peaple use a threadlock compound on the hub axle as i have to back of the locking nut "half a turn" to get smooth operation. thanks