Front wheel bearing rebuild

steven polaski · steven polaski's Garage

I just rebuilt my front wheel bearings and brakes . I noticed that there was no lock washer behind the allen headed lock nut. Is there a part missing ?

Zeke · 03-13-2005, 01:31 PM

I just checked a used one in a parts bin and didn't find a washer....

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

#30 is a thrust washer 911.341.663.00

steven polaski · steven polaski's Garage

O.K better pick when of them there thrust washers . So Bill itching for spring yet ?

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

You know it

one good side i'm able to get lots of running miles in.

dillinger · 03-13-2005, 04:51 PM

Steven,

I have the parts to do this repair as well. How did yours go? Any advice?

Thanks,
Don

steven polaski · steven polaski's Garage

It was very easy and very messy. Have lot's of paper towels for the old grease and some brake cleaner ready also make sure you have a long drift to punch out the old race's.

john70t · 03-14-2005, 05:32 AM

It's better to heat the hub and press the races in and out. Cooling the races shrinks them and helps them slide easier, it's in the archives.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

Did this job last Sat. Oh, what fun! I had to have a shop press out the races.

dillinger · 03-15-2005, 04:12 AM

I believe I've read something about disconnecting the brake lines to move the calipers out of the way. Did you have to do this? I'm in Richmond, Va. anyone have a press or recomend where to take it to to have the races pressed in and out?

Thanks,
Don

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

You don't have to disconnect the brake line. Just make sure you get a coat hanger rigged up to support the caliper before you remove it and then have to go in the hosue find a coat hanger.

Noel · 03-15-2005, 12:37 PM

If you do remove the brake line then use a stick wedged between the seat and brake pedal to partially depress the pedal (Keep it this way until the line is reinstalled onto the caliper). This will prevent fluid from continuing to drip out of the open line.

I personally have always just removed the brake lines to remove the calipers. It really is not that difficult to reinstall and do a quick bleed.

Good luck.

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

Forgot to mention that you can also Dremel out a slot in the strut housing eyelet where the brake line feeds through. The clip will hold it in place and you can still move it around without having to open the brake line. I did this on my new Bilstein HD's before I installed them on my 993 to prevent having to open the brake line. Works like a charm.

Noel · 03-15-2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally posted by Rick Lee
Forgot to mention that you can also Dremel out a slot in the strut housing eyelet where the brake line feeds through. The clip will hold it in place and you can still move it around without having to open the brake line. I did this on my new Bilstein HD's before I installed them on my 993 to prevent having to open the brake line. Works like a charm.

Good idea Rick!

Zeke · 03-15-2005, 03:26 PM

Didn't that read like Steven was asking about a washer for part 32? That's how I took "behind." Sorry.

steven polaski · steven polaski's Garage

O.K. did a little research and looked at old outer bearing.....washer was stuck in the varnish/grease sorry . On the good note get my wheels back wednesday had the centers powder coated and purchased porsche centers painted to match ! On another note I have two real nice black 6 way adjustable porsche seats if anybody needs them. I am willing to barter or sell cheap to another P.P. who needs them,no e-bay sellers please.