Replacing rear brakes and discs - Page 3

canis · Nov 1st, 2017, 02:16

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Originally Posted by Haizum74

All I need to do is remove the hub itself so I can get to the back of it to replace the broken ABS ring.

Yep. Undo the hub nut and it pulls right off. Don't let any dirt get inside.

Haizum74 · Nov 1st, 2017, 12:03

Cheers. While I expected the ABS and DSR light to come on, I didn't expect the airbag light to also light up. FFS lol

pierremcalpine · Nov 2nd, 2017, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Haizum74

Cheers. While I expected the ABS and DSR light to come on, I didn't expect the airbag light to also light up. FFS lol

You may need someone nearby to “VIDA” you when you are done.

Haizum74 · Nov 2nd, 2017, 14:15

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Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

You may need someone nearby to “VIDA” you when you are done.

Well, defeat begets mechanic job. I couldn't shift the hub off no matter what I tried. Unfortunately as I am currently out of work I couldn't afford to buy a hub puller and it not work so she is off to the garage Tuesday.

On the plus side I have learnt how to remove discs and calipers and fit new ones so its all not in vain.

phil_r · Nov 2nd, 2017, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Haizum74

Well, defeat begets mechanic job. I couldn't shift the hub off no matter what I tried. Unfortunately as I am currently out of work I couldn't afford to buy a hub puller and it not work so she is off to the garage Tuesday.

On the plus side I have learnt how to remove discs and calipers and fit new ones so its all not in vain.

Can't help with a hub puller I'm afraid, when I swapped one over a while back the hardest bit was undoing the hub nut which the previous owner had done up stupidly tight and probably why the bearing was knackered, I thought I was going to snap my breaker bar and didn't have a impact nut for the impact gun. If you need a hand resetting codes drop me a message.

Haizum74 · Nov 2nd, 2017, 21:25

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Originally Posted by phil_r

Can't help with a hub puller I'm afraid, when I swapped one over a while back the hardest bit was undoing the hub nut which the previous owner had done up stupidly tight and probably why the bearing was knackered, I thought I was going to snap my breaker bar and didn't have a impact nut for the impact gun. If you need a hand resetting codes drop me a message.

Hub nut came off surprisingly well, it wasn't on tight, but shift the hub...nope. Even went to the garage next door to me and they suggested putting the wheel on and wobble it off as 'thats what we do', tried that but zip.

As for vida, yes that would be great for resetting codes, cheers.

pierremcalpine · Nov 2nd, 2017, 23:04

Not sure whether any shops near you offer free rentals but it might be worth inquiring whether you could rent a hub puller for the day. We have Partsource here and they offer an array of tools for rent, for free!

Man how frustrating! Could you jimmy something together somehow leveragingvthe hub lugnuts for leverage to pull it off? A piece of thick wood with 4 holes and an object in the middle?

Haizum74 · Nov 2nd, 2017, 23:32

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Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

Not sure whether any shops near you offer free rentals but it might be worth inquiring whether you could rent a hub puller for the day. We have Partsource here and they offer an array of tools for rent, for free!

Man how frustrating! Could you jimmy something together somehow leveragingvthe hub lugnuts for leverage to pull it off? A piece of thick wood with 4 holes and an object in the middle?

I asked my local garage and not much help at all, (went to the local Halfrauds and zip too) living in a little town, there isnt much so now booked in elsewhere. Much as I wanted to get it off, after 4 hours I had to admit defeat. Plus my neighbour asked what all the banging was.

canis · Nov 3rd, 2017, 06:18

How annoying.

The trouble with hitting them is the bearing has a very exact fit (obviously) so hitting it on one side won't help much. I find gentle hand pulling works best, with a little wiggling. You can't actually see any wiggle, indeed bearings aren't supposed to wiggle at all, and is part of the MOT inspection. The wiggling is all by feel, essentially it must be pulled off straight.

You could perhaps make a puller by drilling into some 6mm steel three holes. The two end ones for the wheel prongs, held fast by wheel nuts, and the middle one with a bolt through to push on the spline with a nut on it's reverse side forcing the steel away. Hope I've explained that satisfactorilly.

pierremcalpine · Nov 3rd, 2017, 17:53

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Originally Posted by canis

How annoying.

The trouble with hitting them is the bearing has a very exact fit (obviously) so hitting it on one side won't help much. I find gentle hand pulling works best, with a little wiggling. You can't actually see any wiggle, indeed bearings aren't supposed to wiggle at all, and is part of the MOT inspection. The wiggling is all by feel, essentially it must be pulled off straight.

You could perhaps make a puller by drilling into some 6mm steel three holes. The two end ones for the wheel prongs, held fast by wheel nuts, and the middle one with a bolt through to push on the spline with a nut on it's reverse side forcing the steel away. Hope I've explained that satisfactorilly.

Like this?
http://www.homemadetools.net/homemad...ing-hub-puller

Nov 1st, 2017, 12:03	#22
Haizum74 Master Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: York/Selby	Cheers. While I expected the ABS and DSR light to come on, I didn't expect the airbag light to also light up. FFS lol __________________ '08 V50 2.0D

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pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Not sure whether any shops near you offer free rentals but it might be worth inquiring whether you could rent a hub puller for the day. We have Partsource here and they offer an array of tools for rent, for free! Man how frustrating! Could you jimmy something together somehow leveragingvthe hub lugnuts for leverage to pull it off? A piece of thick wood with 4 holes and an object in the middle? __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides Last edited by pierremcalpine; Nov 2nd, 2017 at 23:10.

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canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	How annoying. The trouble with hitting them is the bearing has a very exact fit (obviously) so hitting it on one side won't help much. I find gentle hand pulling works best, with a little wiggling. You can't actually see any wiggle, indeed bearings aren't supposed to wiggle at all, and is part of the MOT inspection. The wiggling is all by feel, essentially it must be pulled off straight. You could perhaps make a puller by drilling into some 6mm steel three holes. The two end ones for the wheel prongs, held fast by wheel nuts, and the middle one with a bolt through to push on the spline with a nut on it's reverse side forcing the steel away. Hope I've explained that satisfactorilly.

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