gavinvr6 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 ive got myself a rear brake kit and am sure its something i can easily do with my limited skills. other than making sure the bearings are well packed and fitted straight are there any other nasty suprises i need to look out for? also what size is the rear hub nut? Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Depends on whether its a VR6 or a Scania truck.............. Link to post Share on other sites
gavinvr6 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 thought that would be obvious since im asking on vr6oc.com not scaniaoc.com haha Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 People on here own more than just VR6's so there........... ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
ThermalP4 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I've been contemplating having a go at the rears but the wheel bearings are putting me off. There is a guide on here which is pretty good. Job looks straight forward.I suppose the ABS rings are the usual things to watch as they usually get damaged when removing the disc and need replacing. Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 OOOH a sensible answer...well done squire...... Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Wheel bearings on the backs are very easy. Link to post Share on other sites
ThermalP4 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think I agree mate. It looks easy enough, plus I don't think I can justify £50 for a garage to do them. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 When ever i changed rear discs on my VR I did the bearings as well, it saves trying to get old race out of the disc Link to post Share on other sites
ThermalP4 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 It's the grease bit I was uncertain about as in what sort of grease to fill it with? Link to post Share on other sites
gavinvr6 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 mine comes as a kit with grease but i got a tub of bearing grease in the tool box ill probably use that just incase the stuff they provide is shit. hmmm didnt think about abs rings. r they expensive? might just put new ones on while im at it. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have thishttp://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_172551_categoryId_165705_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1 Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have thishttp://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_172551_categoryId_165705_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1I've got that as well. Don't know why I've got it, but I have it????!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 as above put new bearings in at the same time and you get grease with the kit, abs rings are easy to remove just be careful ! honestly one of the easiest things you can do Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Very easy job gavin. Just pack well with grease and be carefull removing the abs rings. Link to post Share on other sites
gavinvr6 0 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 being careful isnt my best thing. im quite heavy handed. only one way to find out lol. does anyone know the size of the rear hub nut? think my sockets only go up to a 19 or 21. Link to post Share on other sites
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