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Old 04-23-2015, 08:18 PM
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alright so im ganna be replacing my rotors soon, i have manual locking hubs and well i replaced my wheel bearings last summer........do i really have to replace them again? also once i take off the caliper and locking hub cap does the rotor just come off?
 
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No need to replace the bearings as long as you take a close look to be sure they are still serviceable.
 
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Originally Posted by anthonym92
also once i take off the caliper and locking hub cap does the rotor just come off?
Nope...the rotors are attached to the hub via the wheel studs.

A handy write-up from my buddy Sackman: How to press rotors without taking them to a machine shop - FSB Forums
 
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Originally Posted by rla2005
Nope...the rotors are attached to the hub via the wheel studs.

A handy write-up from my buddy Sackman: How to press rotors without taking them to a machine shop - FSB Forums
awesome just what i was looking for. thank you
 
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Originally Posted by krooser
No need to replace the bearings as long as you take a close look to be sure they are still serviceable.
sweet. they should be fine since i packed the hell outta them
 
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