Do Ascenders come with sealed bearings

[Axial n00b]

Hello, i recently just bought the f100 Ascender and i was wondering if they come with sealed bearing from the factory:?:

 

[Ninomaniac]

Look at them. Do they have rubber or metal sides?

 

[Natedog]

Hello, i recently just bought the f100 Ascender and i was wondering if they come with waterproof (sealed) bearing from the factory:?:

Yes, they come with rubber sealed bearings! "thumbsup"

 

[Axial n00b]

So, they are waterproof ?

 

[Natedog]

I'd call them water resistant, it's very difficult to keep all water out of a bearing like this, should be fine for some water use, I don't submarine any of my RC. The worst bearings are metal shielded and used to be all we could get for rc and they cost a lot at that time, therefore I consider rubber sealed bearings a great improvement. They keep out most of the dirt, dust, crud and water, but eventually they all get very fine grit inside them and wear out. Replacements are usually only $1 each so not a big money, but requires maintenance.
https://www.avidrc.com/

As a precaution, carefully pry one of the seals off using a pointed X-Acto knife blade, pack the bearing with marine grease and re-install the seals. I've done this and it's fairly easy, just don't cut or bend the rubber seal (it has thin steel ring molded in to help keeps it's shape) when prying it off.

 

[Axial n00b]

Tank for the info, i will defenetly pry them open and pack 'em with marine grease "thumbsup"

 

[Teng]

yes and off cause. If not send them back to Ascender:ror: