Making these simple maintenance procedures a part of your skating routine will also help to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable skating experience each time you head out. Just like a car, the wheels on your skates must be periodically rotated to even out the wear and maximize their usable life. For this reason, your wheels may need rotation as often as every day or once a week. Consult the owners manual in your skate box for specific wheel rotation instructions. Never lubricate the outside of a bearing as it will only attract contaminants.
Bearings are either serviceable or non-serviceable.
Servicing involves using a solvent to remove the old lubricant and accumulated contamination, rinsing and drying the parts, and re-lubricating and reassembling the bearings. These need only be wiped off with a clean, dry cloth. Consult your owners manual in the skate box or call the company you purchased your bearings from for specific instructions. Adjust the position of the brake so it does not interfere with normal skating. These can usually be corrected by using additional fit pads or inserts.