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Sierra front wheel bearing
rdodger - 15/12/11 at 07:21 PM

I have just changed the front wheel bearing. It is now a little stiff.

Is this usual and the new seal etc will loosen up a bit? Or am I doing it again?

Cheers


Xtreme Kermit - 15/12/11 at 09:45 PM

Front left on mine was tight when replaced.

It loosened up nicely, but I check it regularly in case it starts having a problem.


rdodger - 15/12/11 at 09:47 PM

Good news. Thanks.


adithorp - 15/12/11 at 09:49 PM

They can feel tight especially if you trying it with the bare hub? It'll free off with use.

...it would help if you had a wheel to borrow and try on it... oops!


rdodger - 15/12/11 at 09:56 PM

Hi Adi

After building up both front and rear hubs I have measured the clearance of the calipers. The front Midilites take up less space than the Powerlite handbrake calipers. So I guess that means they will fit.

Cheers
Rog