How to lubricate a squeaky bearing in my Slaw Device RX Viper pedals?
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A few years ago I bought a set of used Slaw Device pedals from someone here on the forum. They were in very good condition, and they still work very well.
But recently a bearing has started making a surprisingly loud squeaking noise when I use the right toe brake. I don’t know what this type of bearing is called; it is the one at the right end of the small metal piece shown in these images. I think the shiny surface is from the same rubbing that is causing the squeak.
It doesn’t appear as though these bearings had any lubricant on them originally.
I was wondering if anyone knows what would be a good type of lubricant to use on a small bearing like this? I am hoping I can avoid using some sort of oil that will end up dripping onto the main body of the pedal assembly, and/or would end up attracting dust and dirt. I have some Nyogel 767A that I once used on a Cougar throttle, but I was surprised at how viscous it is. I’m not sure if that’s the right type of lubricant to use; at least it wouldn’t be likely to drip, I guess.
Here are two pictures showing the metal piece and the bearings:
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Nyogel should work just fine . Apply a pea sized blob,work in well , wipe off excess .
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@Mylonite470
If that inner bushing is plastic than never use oil, it hardens the material making it brittle
Use silicon grease
If that inner bushing is metal use a tiny bit of NLGI 2 lubrication grease. -
@Mylonite470 @RalphROV
It is correct and when the oil dries out it makes the plastic wear out faster.It has to be silicone-based grease or one that I would recommend for prolonged service and use time graphitized grease. It has excellent qualities against cyclic movements and a very low level of evaporation, not to say almost zero.
Many years ago I used NK-10 graphitized grease used in Soviet aviation for my handcrafted peripherals, pedals and power lever, and until their last day they remained perfectly lubricated.
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Many thanks for the suggestions!
Happily, the inner bushing is metal, so I won’t have a problem with lubricant making it brittle.
In addition to having some Nyogel, I found that I have a tube of a lubricant called Super Lube. I decided to put some Super Lube on the bearings.
My Slaw Device pedals are nice and quiet now! No squeak when I use the right toe brake