So how does one push the new larger insdie bearing into the disc? I have a puller that worked quite well but how does one push the new bearings in and seal? > Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:53:04 -0700 > From: scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM > Subject: Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I use a crowbar-like tool to pop off the bearing caps. > > you can undo the caliper and leave it connected to the whole van. > Hang it, or place it on something, like a tall block of wood, so the caliper > is not hanging by the hose. > No need to open the hydraulics. > > then the disc and hub will come off the spindle. > Should really change the brake fluid to the front brakes too as part of the > job, > but get your pads and discs handled first of course. > > I always put 'disc brake quiet' o the backs of the brake pads too. > make sure the pistons of the calipers are not stuck....they tend to do that > on old calipers. > > Scott > www.turbovans.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jamie Fitterer" <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:55 AM > Subject: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs > > > Hi all, > > > > I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am > wondering what is the best way to get the hub cover off? I do not have the > special VW tools listed within the bentley and was looking for some > suggestions. Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the caliper > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It seems that there > would not be enough room with that little metal line to the caliper. Anyone > in Bozeman, MT able to swing by and help a beginner mechanic LOL. > > > > > = |
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