DW DWSM018-3 Pedal Rocker Assembly with Bearing and Key Screw
When a bass drum pedal starts squeaking or feels sluggish, the cause is almost always in the same place: the rocker, the hinged part that links the footboard to the cam shaft. This replacement assembly gives 3000, 5000 and 7000 series pedals a new one, bearing included.
What sets it apart
- Complete assembly, not a loose bearing to fit yourself
- Bearing built into the rocker
- Drum key screw supplied with the assembly
- Designed for 3000, 5000 and 7000 pedals
- Original replacement part, made to the pedal's dimensions
- A wear part: you replace it, you do not repair it
The rocker, the friction point you only hear once it is worn
On every stroke, the rocker transfers the footboard's motion to the shaft. It pivots thousands of times a night, under a load that changes direction with each stroke. That is the very definition of a wear part.
As long as it is healthy, you do not notice it. Worn, it shows up as a squeak on the return, as side-to-side play you can feel under your foot, and as double strokes that become uneven for no obvious reason.
Why the bearing changes the feel
A plain pivot rubs; a pivot on a bearing rolls. The difference shows up as a faster and above all more consistent return, stroke after stroke, because the friction no longer changes with heat or dust.
For a drummer working heel-toe doubles, that consistency is worth more than raw speed: it is what makes the response predictable.
Replace the part rather than the pedal
A pedal from these series comes apart in sub-assemblies. Replacing the rocker restores the original feel for a fraction of the price of a new pedal, and leaves in place the spring tension and footboard angle your foot has grown used to.
It is the maintenance job that extends a pedal's life the most, ahead of lubrication and chain adjustment.
Specifications
| Part type | Rocker assembly with bearing |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Drum key screw |
| Pedals | 3000, 5000 and 7000 series |
| Category | Replacement wear part |
What it is for
- Reconditioning a squeaky bass drum pedal
- Fixing side-to-side play felt under the footboard
- Preventive maintenance on a touring pedal
- Replacement after losing the original key screw
- Restoring a used pedal
Compare with other manufacturers
Equivalent pedal parts from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Iron Cobra replacement parts | Cam design specific to Tama, not interchangeable |
| Pearl | Eliminator replacement parts | Interchangeable cams through a removable cam rather than the rocker |
| Yamaha | FP9 pedal parts | Direct linkage on sealed bearings, different sub-assemblies |
| Gibraltar | Universal pedal parts | Designed as multi-brand stopgap parts rather than original equipment |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I know the rocker is the problem?
- With the pedal off the bass drum, rock the footboard by hand. A tight spot, a sharp click or a side-to-side movement that should not be there points to the rocker.
- Will this assembly fit a pedal from another brand?
- No. It is designed for 3000, 5000 and 7000 series frames; spacing and shaft diameters differ from one manufacturer to another.
- Do I need special tools?
- A drum key and a screwdriver are usually enough, since the hardware is designed to be turned with the key every drummer carries.
- Should I grease it after installing it?
- The bearing does not need it. A dab of grease on the neighbouring shafts is still useful, but too much attracts dust and ends up doing harm.
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