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15th April 2017, 11:01 | #1 |
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struggling to remove rear hub race
Been trying to renew a rear wheel hub and brake parts while I have a few days off work. Got the hub off after a tap or two with a persuader but the race is not wanting to play ball. Sprayed release fluid and gave it a clout or two and currently eating a bacon roll while I let it soak a bit longer....
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15th April 2017, 11:09 | #2 |
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When I did mine, the bearings came off ok but, the rear races were 'welded' to the shafts, quite common apparently. I had to cut through to shaft with a cutting disc in my Dremel and tap a small wedge in the cut gap to release. Be careful not to cut into the shaft!
Hope this helps a little
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15th April 2017, 11:34 | #3 |
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Thanks for the quick response
Was thinking along similar lines, the steel seems very hard and when trying to punch it to get a start found the punch having no effect.
Got a few things on late afternoon so may have to return to the job tomorrow. More suggestions and experiences welcome. |
16th April 2017, 21:21 | #4 |
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I used a dremel to cut a vertical slice/notch in the race, then just a screwdriver in the notch hit with a hammer,and once you get it moving round the shaft it comes off quite easily.
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16th April 2017, 21:30 | #5 |
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I used a cold chisel to try to cut it off - I made a small dent before the shock loosened it up.
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17th April 2017, 06:54 | #6 |
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Cheers for sharing your successful methods
Carefully cutting into the race then either trying to spread it open or move it round with a chisel or point seems to be the way to do it.
Had a wet day yesterday but looking better today. Sods law that the days I'm not working the weather is usually poor. Where do bank holiday weekends go? |
17th April 2017, 14:43 | #7 |
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I managed to get a screwdriver through a hole in the back plate onto the rear face of the inner race. A sharp tap moved the inner race away from the hub. I was lucky in that it wasn't welded but just really tight on with nowhere to grip it. Once I could apply force from the rear it slid along the shift nicely. Might be worth a try before the hassle of cutting etc.
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If you unbolt the back plate and push it back a bit, you can get a cold chisel at the back of the inner race, and use that to get it moving off the hub.
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i used oil and heated with a heat gun..was solid came right off...don't believe in Brut force
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