How to Lube Rollerblade Bearings

The bearings housed within your Rollerblades require routine maintenance and cleaning. Each urethane Rollerblade wheels houses two ball bearings. Most Rollerblade and skateboard bearings are rated by the Annular Bearing Engineer's Committee for quality and speed. Riding on wet pavement will cause your Rollerblade bearings to retain moisture and eventually rust. Cleaning and lubing the bearings on a regular basis will allow your Rollerblades to roll smoothly. Bones Bearings recommends using a high-temperature, synthetic bearing lubricant that has a low-viscosity.

Things You'll Need

  • Allen wrench
  • Skate tool
  • Utility knife
  • Bearing lubricant
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Instructions

    • 1

      Loosen the wheel frame bolts using an appropriately sized Allen key. Remove the wheels from the frames of your Rollerblade skates. Hold one wheel in the palm of your non-dominant hand.

    • 2

      Hold the handle of the skate tool in your dominant hand. Insert the bearing removal knob into the circular opening in the center of the bearing. Push up on the handle to pop the bearing out of the wheel.

    • 3

      Repeat the process to remove each of the bearings. Extend the blade of your utility knife. Insert the blade under the plastic bearing shield.

    • 4

      Push down on the knife handle to lift the bearing shields. Apply two drops of the bearing lubricant over the internal steel balls. Repeat the lubrication process for each of the bearings.

    • 5

      Fasten the shields over the internal balls. Push the bearings back into the wheels with the tool's knob. Align the wheels into the frames before tightening the bolts.