just wondering ^

Ceramic in dirt car too.

John

Ceramic except diff bearing steel for ease of maintenance.

I choose Steal for SK open wheel racing. With the beating the wheels take it doesn't make since for cerimic. if i ran pan car than cerimic.

Steel...cause I'm CHEAP, except on the Velodrome Car...I try to use GOOD STUFF...but 1/2 the time, I seem to still end up with the Cheap Stuff.

Didnt vote cause both was not an option.. I use ceramics everywhere except the hubs.. Its cheaper and easier to use steel and just replace frequently..

Didnt vote cause both was not an option.. I use ceramics everywhere except the hubs.. Its cheaper and easier to use steel and just replace frequently..

Exactly!

Thanks everyone.

Now, Where are you guys getting ceramic bearings?

Hopefully this doesn't get out of control.

rc4less.com

Caution about the ceramic bearings from rc4less, the do not appear to use stainless steel races, as I have had many rust on me. So you have to use motor spray only, don't wash them in water or store in a humid area.

rc4less.com or murdock rc

Ceramic except in the diff & i use steel on the spur.Murdock

Now, Where are you guys getting ceramic bearings?

Tommy, K&N has them in stock, Contact Danielle she'll get what you need to you....

Ceramics are a waste of money!! I tried them all. Go with steel and replace when they get gritty. I buy the wheel bearings in bulk and they cost about $1.50 ea. They last about 2 months. Ceramics last about the same so why waste the money.

$5.00 each for ceramic. I think that's pretty cheap. Been runnin' the same set for 2 years.

Ceramics... They last about 2 months. Ceramics last about the same so why waste the money.

hell...how do guys threat them...been running the same 4 ceramic bearings(2x axles...2x RR hub) i got from Bruce(rc4less)in both of my cars... 27 month ago...and i raced them on concrete...asphalt and carpet...

you must have been doin sometin' wrong...

Eric

I have 4 years worth of velodrome racing on mine.And yes they have hit the wall a few times.

this is the end of my 2nd year using ceramic bearings from rc4less. i clean them every other week followed by a few drops of oil.

Bruce sent me a set of ceramic bearings a few years ago, told me if i didnt like them, dont pay for them..... I paid him after the first week of use! He has some good ceramic bearings.

Jim Duffle
Carolina RC Complex
Home of the 2007 Paved Oval Nats
www.carolinarc.com (http://www.carolinarc.com)

do ceramics have grease in em ?? so my question is do you remove the seals and clean em out like you do steel ?

Bruces (rc4less)bearing are the bomb, I have never had an issue with his bearings.

I use front wheels and rear axle bearings ceramic, steal internally for the diff w/slappmaster for smooth, and long lasting diff action. Which I also use ceramic diff balls which last for ever. :thumbsup:

Give him all call tell him I sent you! :wave:

he is out of them right now or was @ the Speedway race. He said he was looking for a resupply real soon.

Thanks everyone.

Now, Where are you guys getting ceramic bearings?

Hopefully this doesn't get out of control.

Tom try giving Ken a call he has had them in stock for a while now. If he doesn't have what you want TP has them too.

John

R/C 4 less i second that they are the best 1 set in rip rocket 1+years old still spin for ever

When the bearings get gritty I replace them. Every week I soak them in motor spray and relube with Niftech. I had a set of ceramics that Trinity sold about 5 years ago and they were $120 for a set and lasted almost 2 years but after trying other brands $5 to $9 each they didn't stay smooth any longer.

i made an ass out of one of my racing pals because he bought an ultrasonic cleaner to clean his bearings. i'm sure if he see's this post he'll have something smart to say, lol. but omg, i went on ebay and bought one... soaking bearings does nothing compared to one of them. it's already paid for itself.

i've tried rubbing alcohol, denatured alcohol, mineral spirits, safety kleen, electric motor cleaner, motor spray... but so far the best cleaner for me was non-chlorinated brake cleaner inside of an ultrasonic cleaner for (2) 400 second cycles then spray them out with the air gun. smooth as butta every time. re-oil with the oil of your choice.

Tommygun: We sell killer ceramic bearings. I've had a set in my cars for well over 2 years, some in the pan car over 3. Ceramics have a lot less rolling resistance than steel.
When I am doing the normal maintainance on my cars, I put all the bearings in mineral spirits in an Ultrasonic Cleaner, (can buy one at Harbor Freight for $25) which uses a high frequency vibration to agitate all the crud out of the bearings.
Blow out w/ a compressor, let air dry on a shop towel and reoil.
If you're not running ceramic bearings, chances are you are chasing someone who is...:thumbsup:

http://www.avidrc.com/

Great site for bearings.

$1 for steel bearings
$5 for ceramic

Bearings that rust are not taken care of.. Depending on what chemical you use you can damage them.. the steel outer has oils in the metal.. If you soak them to long without lubing them they will rust.The chemical removes the oils.. it doesnt matter what brand they are.. Keep them oiled and clean and dont hit stuff and they will last forever.. I soaked a set once, and forgot about them.. the cleaner evaporated, and the bearings rusted..

the only problem i have ever had with bearing is if there tolerance is not tight.. If the bearing has play in it from the start, it will get worse very quickly.. If the quality is good and tight they should last forever..Steel or ceramic doesnt matter.. the best bearing set i ever had was steel.. Not sure on the brand.. But the quality was killer.. I had them over a year(sold them on a car) the rear axle would free spin for over 4 minutes..

if you want a cheap ultra sonic style cleaner go to a fish store and buy an airator (sp?).. Glue a small dish on top of it and it has perfect vibration for cleaning.

if you want a cheap ultra sonic style cleaner go to a fish store and buy an airator (sp?).. Glue a small dish on top of it and it has perfect vibration for cleaning.

Good thinking... those definately create some resonance..and usually cost about 5-8 bucks for the cheap ones..and Usually the cheaper ones vibrate more..

wow... i knew i saved that thing for somthing :D

umm ultasonic cleaners are way better than a airpump...here is why.

cavacation....yes you can not see it, but the compression and decompression on the surface of the objects cause little voids that pluck off the dirt and grime and suspend it in the cleaning agent.

umm ultasonic cleaners are way better than a airpump...here is why.

cavacation....yes you can not see it, but the compression and decompression on the surface of the objects cause little voids that pluck off the dirt and grime and suspend it in the cleaning agent.

I would have to agree with that!

umm ultasonic cleaners are way better than a airpump...here is why.

cavacation....yes you can not see it, but the compression and decompression on the surface of the objects cause little voids that pluck off the dirt and grime and suspend it in the cleaning agent.

NOT being smart...but you mean cavitation, right? Just making sure cause I know I'm ready for vacation!

I was wondering the same thing Jason.

NOT being smart...but you mean cavitation, right? Just making sure cause I know I'm ready for vacation!

Now that's funny right there!