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by dariusluke
02 Apr 2017, 15:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front Wheel Bearing Play
Replies: 4
Views: 1442

Re: Front Wheel Bearing Play

Thanks,

I would have thought they don't need attention for a long while.

But how much play is acceptable? I am going to jack it up and have a look.

Darius
by dariusluke
01 Apr 2017, 12:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front Wheel Bearing Play
Replies: 4
Views: 1442

Front Wheel Bearing Play

Hey forum, We are happily on the way in Portugal with new discs and wheel bearings, again thanks for previous help! I would like to know however what amount of play is acceptable, whether it is necessary to jack up the van to check the play, and if new wheel bearings need to be slightly tightened. T...
by dariusluke
07 Jan 2016, 11:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front brake caliper trials
Replies: 6
Views: 1795

Re: Front brake caliper trials

I started trying to remove the front left calliper and find the nut that conmects it to the brake flyid hose is seized and partly rounded off before I even start. I can't get it to turn and now its even more chewed up. Does the nut turn as you would expect, anti clockwise, and can I please get a goo...
by dariusluke
06 Jan 2016, 09:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front brake caliper trials
Replies: 6
Views: 1795

Re: Front brake caliper trials

Many Thanks for the replies, I am in Archway in North London, I am preparing to try a caliper rebuild, and if it doesn't work look at a new unit, but economy dictates that I sort it out myself as far as possible. Where would you order the refurbishing kit, I thought to go to GSF car parts where I bo...
by dariusluke
05 Jan 2016, 15:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front brake caliper trials
Replies: 6
Views: 1795

Front brake caliper trials

Hi to the forum, I have a front caliper that wears out the outside pad within a year, and I decided to try to change the pads for the first time. The outer piston seems seized in a fully extended position, and Ive had a read to find a topic about it but the ones that seem relevant are locked. Should...