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Old 15th April 2017, 11:01   #1
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Default 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....

Any suggestions as to what may help me with this would be appreciated and tried out. Thanks in advance.
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Old 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!

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Old 15th April 2017, 11:34   #3
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Default 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.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 17th April 2017, 06:54   #6
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Default 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?
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Old 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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Old 17th April 2017, 15:02   #8
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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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Old 17th April 2017, 15:42   #9
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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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Old 17th April 2017, 15:57   #10
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i used oil and heated with a heat gun..was solid came right off...don't believe in Brut force
A good heat gun or gently warmed up with a plumbers gas torch, its surprising how a small temperature increase makes things shift
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