Sphere that won't budge

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 25 Aug 2009, 21:54

49er_Jerry wrote: All spheres changed except the Antisink, for which the nut was very corroded and rounded immediately. Luckily, the back end does not sink, so I guess it must still be ok.
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Unfortunately, that logic (although obvious) is incorrect. A flat "anti-sink" sphere does not cause the suspension to sink. It just causes the rear brakes to stop working in the event of engine or hydraulic failure.

VertVega · Unread post by **VertVega** » 25 Aug 2009, 22:01

Thanks for the quick and informative reply Jim, That was all new for me and learning all the time!
There are lots of good stuff in FCF.

Well 49er_Jerry has also completed the task, time to enjoy some cold beer

Cheers

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 25 Aug 2009, 23:00

Yes, the rear ones are usually much more difficult, they dont live in a nice warm dry environment like the front ones and they corrode.

steelcityuk · Unread post by **steelcityuk** » 26 Aug 2009, 14:20

I get Plusgas from Bullseye at Gleadless Town End, Shaws at Archer Lane/Abbeydale Road used to sell it too.

Steve.

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 26 Aug 2009, 22:24

Peter.N. wrote:Yes, the rear ones are usually much more difficult, they dont live in a nice warm dry environment like the front ones and they corrode.

That's funny. Here the fronts are usually tighter than the rears; certainly no corrosion to speak of!

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 26 Aug 2009, 22:52

I only screw mine up hand tight and the front ones I can usually unscrew by hand but seldon the rears.