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Old 08-28-19, 05:55 AM
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Dumb SRAM RD maintenance question...

Just curious if anyone has ever serviced the jockey wheels on an old SRAM 3.0 8 speed rear derailleur. The top pulley on mine is a bit gritty and I'd like to clean and re-grease. I'm feeling a bit dense, but none of my metric Allen keys seem to fit? Honestly, doesn't even look like they would accept a bit/driver almost like they were pressed together?

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Those are rivets.
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Old 08-28-19, 07:00 AM
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Well, that'd explain my allen key confusion. ;-)

I realize this is pretty low end... Probably considered disposable/non-serviceable? Think just flushing it with WD and following up with chain oil would be the best way to go?

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Yes, flush and lube, replace if it becomes unusable.
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