Thanks very much to all of you who responded to my wheel bearing grease
question. The consensus seems to be that 1) you should grease only the
bearings, 2) that you should not grease just the bearings but should also
pack the entire hub full of grease, 3) that you should not pack the hub
full, but should put "some" in there, 4) that you should worry about the
grease liquefying and seeping out of the hub and onto the brakes and 5) that
grease shouldn't liquefy if it's worthy of the name.
Whaddaya mean that's no consensus?! True enough, but ain't it FUN?! Guess
the answer lies in moderation. I'm planning to pack the bearings, and fill
the hub cavity enough so that the center opening is, well, open. Am not
going to pack it so full that the stub axle is encased in it though. If
that's the wrong approach, guess I'll buy new bearings in a week or two.
Now on to the next item...
I'm trying to put the brake calipers back on my '59 TR3A after a front end
rebuild. When I took them off, the passenger side had 3 of those bow-tie
shaped shims between the caliper and the mounting plate. The drivers side
had only one. Are these necessary? What are they for? Why 3 on one side and
one on the other? What if I don't put them back? If I do put them back,
should I have 3 on one side and 1 on the other? Why? If I do put them back,
how in the world do I DO that??! Been trying; can't get it done.
Must be someone out there who's been there done that. Any and all advice
appreciated. Please reply to the list as I can't believe I'm the only one
who's ever had these questions. Plus it was great seeing all those wheel
bearing responses for the benefit of one and all. Thanks everyone!
Michael Ferguson
1959 TR3A TS53990L
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