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colmenarjim
Joined: 04 Sep 2018 Posts: 7 Location: Southampton
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Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 13:52 Post subject: changing the front discs |
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started to strip down to change the front discs on the 1994 Space Gear, not as simple as I thought, bit of a luddite on computers has anyone done a breakdown on here to reference, assume it's in through the hub? & the two Phillips screws?
Cheers in advance. Jim |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 21:12 Post subject: |
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Its easy.
remove brake caliper first.
The two Philips screws, undo them, unscrew the ring, remove the circlip and washer.
The hub should pull off - WARNING Take note of the bronze washer behind the hub, it ONLY fits one way.
Once off, place the hub, face down so that you can see the six bolts that fasten Disc to Hub,
With a hammer of about 1 1/2 to 2 lb weight, a steel drift at least 3/4 inch diameter strike the tops of the bolts.
this will relieve rust "stiction"
You may an assistant to hold the hub to undo the bolts, they WILL be HARD to undo.
Once the bolts are off, the disc will need to be "tapped" off, gently tapping around the disc.
I can do that job easily, and I'm a lightweight 78 years young.
Also I can shot blast, and skim the discs, then paint them - they then look better than new
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 22:01 Post subject: |
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Is it not easier to crack the disc bolts with the hub and caliper still in place and an assistant's foot on the brake? Then remove hub as described? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 22:18 Post subject: |
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andyman wrote: |
Is it not easier to crack the disc bolts with the hub and caliper still in place and an assistant's foot on the brake? Then remove hub as described? |
Very difficult/impossible to "Crack" the bolts, when attached to the vehicle + Anti Splash Plate is in the way.
Done the job a few times on my L400. Also done that job on my Taxi - Exactly the same procedure.
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 22:19 Post subject: |
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To note -
Taxis do not have Anti Splash Plates.
Mr D |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 22:21 Post subject: |
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Apologies, Deker. Now I read it again, you do say "Place hub face down..." My bad, interfering again! L300 has bolts on outer face. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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