blakep82
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 05:10 PM |
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embarrasing question about taper bearings...
Before I ruin something here, when fitting bearings into brake discs, do the narrow (smaller diameter) faces of the bearings always face each
other?
I really should know, but I've never had to replace any discs hubs or bearings before
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 05:13 PM |
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Yep.
And don't overtightened, the hub should have a tiny amount of rock. Well, on my old cars a mm or so at the tyre. And I always check again after
a short drive, and again later. Some seem to be fine from the word go, some seem to need adjusting up a couple of times.
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blakep82
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 05:18 PM |
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Lovely stuff, cheers! Thought it would be, but cant check the originals yet.
This is on a 1999 a4, the spec is finger tight, +1/8 turn.
Cant get the caliper carrier off though, so might as well build the rest up til I can get it heated up on saturday to get the bolts out
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Nickp
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 05:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
This is on a 1999 a4, the spec is finger tight, +1/8 turn.
I think that depends how strong your fingers are 
Personally I go tight and then back off a smidge until you just start to feel play as stated above.
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swanntech
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 09:50 PM |
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You should not preload old bearings if you leave a small amount of play it will tighten up when everything warms up.
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