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Posted by: fixer34 Jun 26 2021, 06:18 PM
As the heading says, I am on the slope of 'one more thing' while replacing the master cylinder. First it's have PMB rebuild calipers. Then replace front rotors. While they are off, do the wheel bearings.
I looked at the video, but that is for a -4. Not quite the same. And I don't want to mess up these hubs.
So, anyone in the Chicagoland area that could remove the old races and press new ones in? I have the parts from PMB. I'll drive them over, or pack up and ship.
Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 26 2021, 06:27 PM
Try taking them to a machine shop.
Posted by: mepstein Jun 26 2021, 06:51 PM
Old races will remove from the back with a punch. New races can be installed with a loaner race setting tool from your local auto part store. Heat the hub in the oven and tap in the race with the tool.
I have a friendly local mechanic who will do that kind of stuff for a few dollars. I drop it off in the morning and pick it up after lunch.
Recently, I got tired of driving to my old shop so I bought a harbor freight 20 ton press. It was under $200 and I’ve used it quite a bit. It’s more than paid for itself.
Posted by: roblav1 Jun 26 2021, 06:55 PM
Front (and rears) pretty much slide in place after bearings in the freezer and heating the hubs.
Posted by: fixer34 Jun 26 2021, 06:58 PM
Front (and rears) pretty much slide in place after bearings in the freezer and heating the hubs.
I was thinking about this; have to make sure ALL the grease is out if I use the wife's oven...
Posted by: bkrantz Jun 26 2021, 07:55 PM
Front (and rears) pretty much slide in place after bearings in the freezer and heating the hubs.
I was thinking about this; have to make sure ALL the grease is out if I use the wife's oven...
Maybe swap in some bacon grease?
Posted by: mepstein Jun 26 2021, 08:06 PM
Wipe them clean and then use brake clean to clean them further. Or clean and bead blast. I leave the old races in, bead blast and then remove the races and install new.
Posted by: worn Jun 26 2021, 11:44 PM
As the heading says, I am on the slope of 'one more thing' while replacing the master cylinder. First it's have PMB rebuild calipers. Then replace front rotors. While they are off, do the wheel bearings.
I looked at the video, but that is for a -4. Not quite the same. And I don't want to mess up these hubs.
So, anyone in the Chicagoland area that could remove the old races and press new ones in? I have the parts from PMB. I'll drive them over, or pack up and ship.
I might be able to help. I live in Madison WI, but right now I am in Arizona. On my way home tomorrow.
Posted by: brant Jun 27 2021, 06:23 AM
Steel punch
Brass drift
No press necessary
Posted by: gms Jun 27 2021, 07:12 AM
Pete, I sent you a text
Posted by: fixer34 Jun 27 2021, 08:51 AM
Pete, I sent you a text
Email sent, thanks.
Posted by: mb911 Jun 27 2021, 10:35 AM
Super easy in an oven they drop out and your done. I use a oxy torch
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