Help with Bendix hub

[olevince]

I have a bendix 76 hub on a 70's Schwinn. It drives fine but when you apply the brake and try to pedal again, you have to do about two revolutions before getting traction. It happens every time. I took hub apart but nothing appears broken. Is there a common wear part that may look good but is in fact worn out?

 

[morton]

Never had that happen. I like Bendix..simple to work on and work well...I'd like to know also for future reference.

My guess is grease old or too thick.

 

[rustjunkie]

fwiw the Schwinn service instructions for Bendix are here:

http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-service-manual-volume-1.81415/

 

[PCHiggin]

Never had that happen. I like Bendix..simple to work on and work well...I'd like to know also for future reference.

My guess is grease old or too thick.

X2 Always the problem.

 

[island schwinn]

If there's too much play in the hub,it could be the problem.most likely hardened grease as mentioned though.

 

[olevince]

Thanks for the help. Cleaned, greased & re assembled....works like new!