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Wheels done and back together.
Rotors jet washed then cleaned with IPA. Bolts cleaned and fresh thread locked.
As I have spare pads it might be best to just install them as used pads have uneven wear, so trying to square up callipers to rotors should be easier with new pads.
Front hub. Specialized Stout. Took some internetting to work out how to take them apart. Normally with 20mm axle hubs the bearing cap spacers are a loose fit and drop off with ease. I had to stick an inch of axle into the cap and then lever down and pop them out. Bearings fine, cleaned and re-greased caps and used a threaded rod to push the caps back in.
Rim tape had snapped ages ago and been bridged with tape. Had a spare roll of cloth rim tape so used that. Made sure the rotor interface was clean and re fitted clean rotor.
Back wheel. Again took a few minutes to work out how it came apart. Got the freehub off and fairly clean around the pawls. Cleaned out, light smear of fresh grease and back together again.
One spoke needed tightening up.
Picture, Specialized stout rear hub innards.
Top, thru axle
Hub spindle with top hat end cap and o-ring seal
Freehub body, inner spacer.
Stock wheels built on DT swiss E540 rims, known for being a tight fit with tyre beads and some batches allegedly made from cheese and prone to breaking. Got good batch never had a problem other than a bastard to fit tyres on.
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