Date:         Sat, 31 May 2008 23:38:13 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Rotor Replacement
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If you are talking about brake rotors then those are bearing races.
There is one inner and one outer race. You certainly can DIY with
a proper steel punch and a hammer to drive them out. Those bearing
races are incredibly hard. It won't leave a slight dent after getting
dozens of blows. Installing can be done with the same punch and hammer
too. I have done it for at least 3 set of rotors this way. But you
sure can have a brake shop do it for you at some cost.

David


--- "Todd N. Sabin" <tnsabin@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> I am replacing the rotors an my '88 Westy. Apparently, there are two "spacers" that I need to
> remove from within the rotor and put them in my new rotor. I thought this would be a common
> question and have searched this and The Samba's archive list, but haven't found anything
> addressing this issue and am tired of scrolling.
>
> I've been told from a friend that I need to go to a machine shop to do this. My questions are:
> Did I order rotors that should have had these already installed? Or, is there a way of doing
> this myself?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Regards,
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>