rear wheel bearings [Archive]

matt1334

10-09-2009, 20:42

hi ,
for over 2 hours today iv been tryin to remove an old bearing from reat disc, the bearing has come out not the bearing race, any ideas ?
thx matt

gtmatt

10-09-2009, 20:56

what are the old discs like ??

if u have the money get new discs and press the bearings in.

they should press out go to a local garage should only charge £5

matt1334

10-09-2009, 21:04

hi matt thinking about new discs they do look abit naff

gtmatt

10-09-2009, 21:16

last time i did discs they were £19 a side ,try your local motor factors work out cheaper and gsf some times:)

Ashy

10-09-2009, 21:36

hi ,
for over 2 hours today iv been tryin to remove an old bearing from reat disc, the bearing has come out not the bearing race, any ideas ?
thx matt

You've taken the retaining clip out yeah?

Kris M

10-09-2009, 22:01

as you can see, because of the shoulder that the bearing presses up against you cant get anything to press on the O/D of the bearing whilst trying to get it out. You were pushing on the inner race / middle of the bearing to try and get it out ?

matt1334

11-09-2009, 21:14

all sorted fellas, purchased new bearings, discs and pads , fitted this evening and very happy just the front steering rack gaitor in the morning .

:)

gtmatt

11-09-2009, 21:25

all sorted fellas, purchased new bearings, discs and pads , fitted this evening and very happy just the front steering rack gaitor in the morning .

:)

:)happy days