DSCO BEARING SCHOOL / GUIDE

When Should You Replace Skateboard Bearings?

Bearings should be replaced when they stay rough, grind, wobble, show significant rust or no longer spin consistently after sensible cleaning and lubrication. Listen and feel A lit...

Bearings should be replaced when they stay rough, grind, wobble, show significant rust or no longer spin consistently after sensible cleaning and lubrication.

Listen and feel

A little noise is not always a failure, but a rough feeling under load, visible damage or repeated sticking is a good reason to stop relying on that bearing.

Replace the set

Replacing all eight bearings together keeps the setup predictable. Keep any genuinely good spares labelled and dry.