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The plating on the non-drive side of my Hollowtech II cranks has started to come away. Looks like it's been worn away by the top hat.
Can I just sand it down and carry on regardless, or is it new crank time?
The BB is dead, obviously.
Thanks
Posted : 04/11/2011 8:45 pm
Any pics? sounds fine!
Posted : 04/11/2011 8:58 pm
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Posted : 04/11/2011 9:13 pm
I've had a few do this. I've always carried on regardless and never had any problems.
Posted : 04/11/2011 9:50 pm
That's nothing to worry about honestly, purely cosmetic and mine have been like that for years. Bit of grease, bang it back in and off u go.
Posted : 04/11/2011 10:10 pm
More likely corrosion on the axle. Possibly bearing seizing causing the top hat to bind on it. Should be fine with a little clean up with some fine grade emry paper.
Posted : 04/11/2011 10:31 pm