How do I replace door rollers or runners on a shower enclosure?

Rollers enable smooth movement of sliding doors. Over time they may seize or wear flat, causing grinding or sticking. If your door is dragging or scraping, is creating a grinding noise or appears unevenly aligned, this can be fixed by taking the following steps:

  1. Lift the door off its tracks (usually by depressing the spring clips on bottom rollers).
  2. Unscrew old rollers from the glass panel.
  3. Clean mounting holes and edges of the glass.
  4. Fit new rollers using the supplied washers and screws — do not overtighten.
  5. Re-hang the door, ensuring rollers sit properly in the top and bottom tracks.
  6. Adjust tension or height if necessary so the door glides evenly.

Tip: Lubricate rollers periodically with silicone spray to extend life.


New Crosswater rollers and runner kits can be purchased via our spares website:

Crosswater Spares