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front axle hub assembly
« on: July 21, 2019, 03:41:17 PM »
taking prior advice from many of you . I have removed the hub assembly and will now take the rest apart. I noticed the bearing retainer looked a bit proud. Should it be screwed in further>
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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2019, 06:42:52 PM »
taking prior advice from many of you . I have removed the hub assembly and will now take the rest apart. I noticed the bearing retainer looked a bit proud. Should it be screwed in further>
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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2019, 06:47:58 PM »
did you mean 'it should be screwed etc' ?

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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2019, 06:53:01 PM »
They are normally flush, is/are the bearings seated properly?

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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2019, 07:44:20 PM »
Sorry crossed wires. You wrote " I should be screwed etc". I have no problems with that. naturally. well I removed the piece and inspected it and the seating of the bearings. It looked like the bearing was not fully seated 2 mm maybe. Also the the top od the thread was distorted due to use of the wrong tool. I bashed the bearings in successfully . I know not very scientific. cleared up the damage to thread and its pretty much ashamed now.

also I need to adjust the static pad. Ill do that tomorrow. The spring was very flaccid and seems to be useless. Should I replace this or is it of  trivial function

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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2019, 08:26:18 PM »
The springs function is fairly important, a temporary fix can be made by stretching it, is long term best to replace it.

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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2019, 09:38:46 PM »
Merci Monsieur le git poilu.


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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2019, 07:06:54 AM »
Had to Google that


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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2019, 11:41:23 AM »
Ok. All fixed but I need to adjust the fixed pad with the screw adjuster. I don't have a spacer or feeler or whatever the dammed gadget is called. What should the space be and any suggestions around the problem.
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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2019, 02:02:42 PM »
I'm pretty sure the method is to turn the screw out until there is resistance to the wheel turning, then adjust the screw in half a turn or so until the wheel turns freely.

Don't forget to tighten the locknut, making sure the screw doesn't turn at the same time!

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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2019, 02:08:30 PM »
Ok. All fixed but I need to adjust the fixed pad with the screw adjuster. I don't have a spacer or feeler or whatever the dammed gadget is called. What should the space be and any suggestions around the problem.
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0.15mm clearance between fixed pad and disc. Buy some feeler gauges, it is a critical measurement.
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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2019, 02:31:12 PM »
Buy some feeler gauges, it is a critical measurement.

You will need them for the tappets and the points anyway...

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Re: front axle hub assembly
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2019, 08:51:39 AM »
Many thanks for that advice.
I give in. I'll buy the feeler gauge.
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