Front Wheel Bearings
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Racer
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From: N. Charleston SC
Front Wheel Bearings
I have my rotors off for brakes. The bearings and race surfaces look real well - no pitting or ... In an article regarding rear bearing, the author mentions that if the bearing rotates on the spindle and mars it the spindle should be replaced.
Does the same hold true for the front bearings and spindles? Are the bearings (inners) allowed to spin on the spindle? What’s a good measure of when the spindle should be replaced?
Thanks
Does the same hold true for the front bearings and spindles? Are the bearings (inners) allowed to spin on the spindle? What’s a good measure of when the spindle should be replaced?
Thanks
Just another Corvette guy
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Re: Front Wheel Bearings (Red69)
Hey man, I can only type so fast :D
Curse these sausage-like fingers! Are the bearings actually a little loose on the spindles? They shouldn't be rock tight on there because you have to be able to take them off by hand. But they shouldn't just fall off either. If in doubt, replace them, they're cheap.
Curse these sausage-like fingers! Are the bearings actually a little loose on the spindles? They shouldn't be rock tight on there because you have to be able to take them off by hand. But they shouldn't just fall off either. If in doubt, replace them, they're cheap.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Front Wheel Bearings (Greg)
:iagree:
Just got done doing mine. Don't forget the seals. $2.79 at Autozone vs $9 from the Vette dealers. I aslo saved a bunch on BJs and bearings.
Just got done doing mine. Don't forget the seals. $2.79 at Autozone vs $9 from the Vette dealers. I aslo saved a bunch on BJs and bearings.
