velineon bearings

[DMAT]

so while I was hunting down some parts for my velineon 3500 motor. I was checking the exploded views of the motor and noticed that the bearings listed to go into the motor are 5x11x4. The problem is every rebuild kit i see says 5x11x5. Any ideas on whats going on?

also, after looking at the parts list, it also makes no mention of a 5x11x5 bearings too.

on a side note, after seeing traxxas prices in their book. my hobby shop now seems cheap. albeit still higher than online distributors.

[klavy69]

got a local that has rebuilt a few velineon motors. He says they are easy enuf to rebuild but the old bearings he showed me weren't anywhere near that size

Todd

[DMAT]

update, its a 11x5x4, idk why everybody puts a 11x5x5 but its one bearing to rule them all lol

[andymac0035]

Yeah, they use the typical size of 5x11, ones you posted, key difference though, is that they use a high-speed metal shielded bearing. You can get away with the typical rubber sealed bearing, but it's not going to last very long.