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[Closed] Tips for installing dust wipers without proper tool

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Will be lower leg servicing my Revelations soon. They're overdue a dust wiper replacement, I don't have a proper install tool or socket to fit, any tips on making this as easy as possible.

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Posted : 01/06/2017 3:25 pm
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buy a socket or the proper tool? or a length of PLASTIC plumbing pipe in the right diameter


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 3:31 pm
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I used a socket, they press in pretty easy


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 3:37 pm
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<ham-fisted bodge alert>
I used my large blunt flat screwdriver at an angle across the top flat edge of the wiper seal and tapped it in, in stages moving around - seemed to work without bothering the delicate bits of the internal seal.
<ham-fisted bodge alert>


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 3:43 pm
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I have the proper RS tool bought on the back years of trying to force fox seals in, the RS ones are much easier, use your thumbs.


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 3:52 pm
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Hope seal tool


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 5:05 pm
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+1 for the Hope freehub seal tool, but that's also a fairly specialist bit of kit. Bit of pipe or suchlike if you can find one of the right diameter.


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 5:28 pm
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Hope seal tool

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I have one of these for my Pro2 Evos - i'll size it up later. Thanks.


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 5:35 pm
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I found the lid of a 5 litre bottle of screen wash from Halford's fitted over my 35mm lyrik seals perfectly


 
Posted : 01/06/2017 5:41 pm