ABS Ring Removal. 2WD

[maxstu]

Following on from the subject below, has anyone sucessfully removed the ABS ring from a 2WD hub? And if yes, what technique did you apply for removing ring without damaging it? Are they a soft metal?
I have two alternatives. Brickwerks sells original late ATE disc rotors at £36.00 each. That's a bargain. But without the ABS rings. So l could refit original rings to new rotors.
Or special three weeks' waiting order for disc rotors with ABS rings already fitted for £53.00 each.
I have new pads and bearings waiting to match up. So no other costs to consider apart from my labour.
Living in a budget so keen to save money wherever possible. Plus l like a minor mechanical challenge


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Regards
Stuart

[Highroller]

I used a 3 prong hub puller to remove the ABS rings. I had to put a small bit of 1/4" bar across the centre of the disc for the puller to rest against. They took a while to come off and i had to tap round them them with a hammer. The Abs rings came off straight with no warps and went onto the new discs with no issues.

[maxstu]

Nice one Highroller. Thanks very much.
No heat necessary? In your opinion could it be easy to damage these rings? Are they soft metal?
Regards
Stuart

[Highroller]

I did use a little heat on the first one but reckoned I didn't need it and the rings are hard.

[maxstu]

Great info and thanks. Owe you a drink
Will buy standard and swap ABS rings.
Regards
Stuart