PDA

View Full Version : wheel bearings...


frankie
15th April 2008, 13:44
mine needs replacing as there is excessive play, and it failed on the mot because of it.


how much are they?

how harder job is it?

also how hards replacing the handbrake cable?

sax_o_milley
15th April 2008, 14:09
you need a press for bearings i think????

pepper953
15th April 2008, 18:14
you need a press for brg
handbrake cable fairly easy

essex_sx
15th April 2008, 18:31
think bearings are about 30 quid each, but you need to buy a new bearing nut as well so say 40 quid. most garages will do parts and labour for about 50 quid, but if you have a press or can bodge one then its fairly easy.

handbrake cable should be fairly easy, perhaps buy a haynes manual as they have DIY guides for both these things.

frankie
15th April 2008, 18:34
a press? whats wrong with a hammer lol.

cheers for the info peeps

essex_sx
15th April 2008, 20:14
lol a hammer would work if you used something soft, but bearings shattering can be a c**t to clear up.

jimmy2006
15th April 2008, 20:26
mine needs replacing as there is excessive play, and it failed on the mot because of it.


how much are they?

how harder job is it?

also how hards replacing the handbrake cable?If you are NOT handy on the tools book it in to a garage :y:

frankie
15th April 2008, 22:29
If you are NOT handy on the tools book it in to a garage :y:

changed me gearbox.

vts conversion

2l in a mk1.....


think i knows me tools lol.

got me a rubber hammer ;)

Mr_suv
15th April 2008, 22:33
i needed to use a 15 tonne press at my brothers garage to get mine out, was a right f*cker was a absolute pain

RedB
15th April 2008, 22:46
i needed to use a 15 tonne press at my brothers garage to get mine out, was a right f*cker was a absolute pain

So was mine as it seized after 10 years of loving care :P

Breaker bar used and a lot of effort later it finally came out.

Handbrake cables can easily just be adjusted and tightened while your bearing is being sorted or whip the Haynes out and it shoudn't take more than 10 or 15 mins to do yourself buddy :)

jimmy2006
16th April 2008, 23:45
changed me gearbox.

vts conversion

2l in a mk1.....


think i knows me tools lol.

got me a rubber hammer ;)If you are that good y post just do it and get your mot LOL

frankie
16th April 2008, 23:50
to find out prices.

and what problems/tips people have got.

jimmy2006
16th April 2008, 23:55
ok try euro car parts http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecommerce/Search_Results.asp