Front Wheel Bearing
Well this morning Im pretty sure my Front Passenger side wheel bearing went.
I also noticed both my front brakes scrape slightly aswell.
I get a loud grinding sound more at higher speeds over 80km (50mph) but also happens at lower speeds sometimes.
Anyone know the easier way to get to the bolts on the back side of the hub? I havent taken anything apart yet other then the tire of and sprayed abunch of PB Blaster on the bolts to let it sit since its raining (Covered everything with a bag to keep the rain from washing it off)
I also noticed both my front brakes scrape slightly aswell.
I get a loud grinding sound more at higher speeds over 80km (50mph) but also happens at lower speeds sometimes.
Anyone know the easier way to get to the bolts on the back side of the hub? I havent taken anything apart yet other then the tire of and sprayed abunch of PB Blaster on the bolts to let it sit since its raining (Covered everything with a bag to keep the rain from washing it off)
I bought 6 new bolts knowing that some were gonna snap. This wasn't my first go round swapping out hubs. Then I used a 3/4" breaker bar with a 24" handle. No problem, 3 broke loose and 3 snapped. Then i just used the 6 new bolts. Snapped bolts won't pose a problem removing the hub but, you are gonna need new bolts for the new hub.
Its tight to get one under there, and even then Ive had no luck yet.
Also adjusting the front brakes, its it easy? both my front pads scrap slightly, It took some wiggling to get the Caliper off the rotor.
Also adjusting the front brakes, its it easy? both my front pads scrap slightly, It took some wiggling to get the Caliper off the rotor.
If you have trouble getting the caliper off in the future, use a flat screwdriver to get in between the caliper piston and the brake pad (but be careful not to snag the rubber piston boot) pry it back an forth a bit forcing the piston back into the caliper...then it should practically fall off.
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If you have trouble getting the caliper off in the future, use a flat screwdriver to get in between the caliper piston and the brake pad (but be careful not to snag the rubber piston boot) pry it back an forth a bit forcing the piston back into the caliper...then it should practically fall off.
If the screw driver won't push the piston back, you may need a new caliper.
Good advise - just remember to take the top off the fluid reservoir to make it easier. You can also get a small tool to do this for you but a wide, flat, screwdriver will do it. When the caliper is off, I usually take a C-clamp to push the piston all the way in to make installation easier - I use the old pad between the piston surface and the clamp.
If the screw driver won't push the piston back, you may need a new caliper.
If the screw driver won't push the piston back, you may need a new caliper.
I had both Calipers, Pads and Rotors replaced under a year ago.
well, Today I picked up the new hub, then broke the head off all 3 bolts of the old one. and it still wont budge. Then both my brake pads popped out of the caliper, 1 of the 2 pistons keeps pushing itself outward when pushed in it does it again and spills fluid out from around it when i try to push it back in.






