How critical is this seal mangle?

[erics_bruisers]

When replacing my spindle yesterday, I noticed the seal that seats the hub is somewhat crimped --

-- I can easily replace this seal before my upcoming 1,000 drive -- my question is, how critical is this seal anyway? Is it critical I even replace it? It's a bit of a biotch to get back in there --

THANKS!

eric

 

[landtoy80]

Your rotor spins on that seal. I would replace it. If you have an old one that would work till you get a new one. I used an aftermarket one with no problems.

 

[erics_bruisers]

cool -- i will order another tomorrow ---

thx --

e

 

[Koffer]

When replacing my spindle yesterday, I noticed the seal that seats the hub is somewhat crimped --

-- I can easily replace this seal before my upcoming 1,000 drive -- my question is, how critical is this seal anyway? Is it critical I even replace it? It's a bit of a biotch to get back in there --

THANKS!

eric

Hey Eric
when you do replace it just lube it with a little grease on the inside lip . it keeps it from sticking when installing (poss why yours may have gotten boogered up )and wearing out since when you install it its a dry rubber to steel fit then spin it at many RPMs for a long time

 

[erics_bruisers]

cool, todd -- makes sense -- will maybe check the LH side too -- order two of 'em --



e

 

[RavenTai]

that one is a dust seal it keeps water and grit from getting to the grease seal on the hub

 

[robbie]

This seal also does the job of putting grease on the back side of the backing plate if the wheel hub seal fails. thus not allowing the grease to get to the rotor to casue brake failure. Not super important but nice to have. later robbie

 

[Tooth Fairy]

I forgot to grease one of mine on the last knuckle service and it sqeaked for about 20K. I make double sure I grease 'em all now.

 

[erics_bruisers]

i just ordered two of these at lunch -- fawkers are expensive at $32 each -- I get a discount after that, but it's a $$ mistake --

-- also, NO ONE sells drifts around here -- I found myself looking at a bunch of plumbers at a supply-house, waiting in line -- I settles on some 3/8" OD brass tubing --

e

 

[ryanjl]

You can buy brass drifts in the tool section at Sears. Craftsman brand and all.

 

[erics_bruisers]

You can buy brass drifts in the tool section at Sears. Craftsman brand and all.

i don't even know where a sears is -- hmm -- maybe home despot?

e

 

[Bradass80]

I did my repack this past weekend also and had no luck finding brass drifts as well, none at Sears, Harbor Freight, or The Home Depot, i am very glad i purchased a nice brass hammer that worked for most of the applications, Brad.

 

[Scamper]

Home Despot around here doesn't carry such sophisticated tools as a brass drifts... I get mine from HG by mail order. Also get my brass BFH from them, though it's actually copper and not brass.

 

[PHAEDRUS]

if you have a steel yard or the like they will sometimes have brass rod that you can cut to length. one foot will make two good sized drifts.
just a thought for ya.
Dave

 

[Beowulf]

Metal Supermarket is a national chain that sells brass bar by the foot in several diameters. Harbor Freight always has them but you have to know where to look. They also have them at Sears and you can't be very far from a Sears if you live in populated areas of the US.

-B-

 

[erics_bruisers]

this place is like the waffle-house of car-parts --

I LOVE IT!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37038

e

 

[97cruiser]

I'll second the salvage yard. Thats where I found my brass to fashion a couple drifts. Cheap too.

Vince

 

[Beowulf]

Note that most of the tools at HF are pure junk (pun intended.)

Their OK stuff is:
* Brass drifts
* Brass/copper/steel BFHs
* Spring scale (actually pretty nice)
* 1-man brake bleeder
* Male air connectors
* Jack stands (6 ton and up)

Stay very far away from their generic floor jacks; they are death traps. Their Lincoln brand is OK.

-B-