Tap-Out Bearing Puller for Bottom Brackets

***  Buy one, get one 30% off any mix of pullers and presses (applies to individual tools only, not kits) ***

This 'tap-out' type tool is designed to extract the sealed cartridge bearings that are found in many bottom brackets, or, in the case of Shimano's pressfit bottom brackets, to remove the whole bottom bracket.  It grips the inside of the bearing, and unlike our other puller designs, it doesn't matter if there is a recess behind the bearing or a flat surface around the outside of the bearing.

• Removes 'blind' and back to back bearings
• Each puller is engraved with it's size for easy identification
• Designed & manufactured in the UK, shipped internationally

The puller can be used to remove the bearing in two ways; either by tapping the tool out from the back, or by connecting the puller to our optional stainless steel slide hammer to pull them out.

We have two other designs of bottom bracket bearing puller, the 'wind-out type' and the 'blind wind-out' type.  A description of each is found here.  Please feel free to get in touch if you are still unsure of which tool would be best for you.  

How To

The bearing puller tool is simple to use. As well as the puller you will need a pair of spanners (or one spanner and a set of pliers), a hammer and a rod/drift/old bolt to tap the tool out with

• Insert the slitted circular end of the tool into the centre of the bearing. Grip the body of the tool across it's flats with a spanner or pliers and tighten the nut. This will expand the tool, gripping the bearing
• With the hub/frame supported on a bench or block of wood, the bearing and tool can be tapped out together by simply insert a rod/drift/old bolt into the other side of the bearing and tapping the end of the rod with a hammer
• Alternatively, the bearing and tool can be quickly and easily pulled out together using our optional stainless steel slide hammer

See our Manuals page to download the more detailed instruction sheets which come with our puller orders, now available in several languages.

Here's a quick demo of the tool's use on a hub:

Compatibility

This 'tap-out' type tool is compatible with most bottom brackets with bearings of the listed size.  It can be used with threaded bottom brackets or pressfit bottom brackets, but in the case of pressfit bottom brackets it may remove the whole BB rather than just the bearing (in this case the removal process can be repeated to remove the bearing from the BB cup if the cup can be suitably supported).

This tool is also suitable for use with Shimano style moulded resin BB where the whole BB is replaced rather than just the bearings.

We have two other designs of bottom bracket bearing puller, the 'wind-out type' and the 'blind wind-out' type.  A description of each is found here.  Please feel free to get in touch if you are still unsure of which tool would be best for you.  

Bearing Presses

We offer a comprehensive range of bearing presses, available in all of the same sizes and kits as our bearing pullers.  We offer 30% off every second item bought from our single tools menus, including mixes of pullers and presses

Our tools can be selected either by the bearing's dimensions or by the bearing's standard reference code.

Standard references take the form of a three to five digit number, such as 688, or 6902 for example.  These codes are often provided in the bike's user manuals, or moulded onto the bearing's seal. You might see something like 6902-2RS on the seal. The first digits are the standard reference.  The second part (2RS in this case) refers to the seal type and doesn't matter for tool selection.

While the letter & numbers after the baring ref usually refer to the type of seal, you should keep an eye out for the suffix 'E', for example 698-E.  This denotes that the inner race of the bearing is extended, which will affect puller and press selection. 

Alternatively, tools can be selected by their inside (ID) and outside (OD) diameters and width (W). 

Note that each tool is specific to one bearing size and can’t be used on bearings with different dimensions.

If you need any help then please feel free to email us!  We usually reply within 1 working day.