Hi Robb & Bob,
1. How much do these races cost? And how much are the bearings?
2. Remove the two bolts holding the caliper assembly in place, and then
slide the whole thing off. Then you can use a C-clamp on the old pads
against the pistons before removing the old pads. If careful, you can
do all this without opening the hydraulic line. If you unbolt the brass
hydraulic junction from the wheel, you can set the whole caliper
assembly on the floor while you work on it. The one thing to look out
for, is if there are washers behind the two bolts. They may be there to
properly center the calipers on the wheel. Centering is a good thing!
Fred - So.SF
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> Subject: Re: Front Bearings & Brake pads '69 2000
> Author: R Haug <haugchiro@moscow.com>
> Date: 4/11/2000 1:36 PM
>
> Robb Pynes wrote:
>
>> Am doing a complete brake job on my '69 2000
>> Couple of questions.
>>
>> 1. Do the front wheel bearing races have to be prssed in by machine
> or can > it be done by hand ?
>
> Can be done by hand, just be careful to get the race seated properly.
>
>> 2. Whats the best way to open up the front calipers to get the new
> thicker > brake pads in ?
>
>> I have used large channel lock pliers and squeezed the piston back
> in. You > can also use a C-clamp.
>
> Bob
>
>>
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