How to break in a RC Motor

[YoMamaLlama]

Hey, I know from the last post I made I said I was going to get brushless, but everything is super delayed (I got up to 3 months lol). So I just got another ARRMA Brushed 12 T motor for the time being. First, should I break in wet, or dry? If wet, how do you do it? I have some knowledge on dry, but not any on wet break in's. What motor-bearing lube do you recommend?

 

[Slick2500]

Some will argue that wet is better, with these cheap motors I never really noticed a difference to be honest.

I hear Marvell Mystery Oil works great.

 

[WickedFog]

Some will argue that wet is better, with these cheap motors I never really noticed a difference to be honest.

I hear Marvell Mystery Oil works great.

Lol. I was looking for that vid. Just got back with the link. You're too quick.

 

[YoMamaLlama]

Some will argue that wet is better, with these cheap motors I never really noticed a difference to be honest.

I hear Marvell Mystery Oil works great.

Marvell Mystery Oil looks like any normal type of oil, I have oil, does it need to be a certain type?

 

[tntpoof]

I wont argue its best to break in wet with green anti freeze race those motors for years we broke them in wet and the relubed bearings

 

[Tunedfrog]

I've done both wet and dry but all of my brushed motors are Holmes Hobbies and he recommends dry break in.

 

[Slick2500]

I wont argue its best to break in wet with green anti freeze race those motors for years we broke them in wet and the relubed bearings

I swear I remember seeing a guy recommend doing it in WD-40 once.

 

[tntpoof]

to slick yes lets put a brushed motor in a flammable liquid and add sparks to the mix.. dont do as slick just said unless you like fire

 

[Slick2500]

to slick yes lets put a brushed motor in a flammable liquid and add sparks to the mix.. dont do as slick just said unless you like fire

Oh I never said to do it

 

[WickedFog]

If you're gonna put the game in hard mode, might as well use gasoline

 

[YoMamaLlama]

LOL

Some will argue that wet is better, with these cheap motors I never really noticed a difference to be honest.

I hear Marvell Mystery Oil works great.

I have seen some other videos too, they use Motor spray(or this) to clean it out. Worth it? Or just use a air compressor (Which I have) One more thing, you said Marvell Mystery Oil works good. Should I use that or a type of oil made for electric motors? Specifically bearings.

 

[Slick2500]

LOL

I have seen some other videos too, they use Motor spray(or this) to clean it out. Worth it? Or just use a air compressor (Which I have) One more thing, you said Marvell Mystery Oil works good. Should I use that or a type of oil made for electric motors? Specifically bearings.

Yeah it's worth it to use that it helps get any residual water out of the motor and prevents rust. I would opt for the bearing lube just because it's easier to apply and it does go a long way.

 

[YoMamaLlama]

Yeah it's worth it to use that it helps get any residual water out of the motor and prevents rust. I would opt for the bearing lube just because it's easier to apply and it does go a long way.

Great, would this (I know WD40 and that's NOT because of what's above lol) work?

 

[Slick2500]

Great, would this (I know WD40 and that's NOT because of what's above lol) work?

I have no experience with that particular product, but judging by the description it should work just fine. I use CRC QD Electronics cleaner for mine.

 

[siringo]

I have no experience with that particular product, but judging by the description it should work just fine. I use CRC QD Electronics cleaner for mine.

that would be fine to displace water, that's what WD 40 was intended to be. Water Displacer formula 40. But it's NOT a lubricant. it evaporates over time. You will still need to use a good oil to lube with. I use the wet break-in with 2 D cell batteries as power works very well. Then i use the air compressor to blow water out then lube with a medium gear oil.