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[tlc1995]

Should brake pads be in or out of calipers when setting wheel bearing preload? Thanks in advance?

 

[Kernal]

Nothing can be dragging on the front rotors if using the fish scale method however many Mud 80 owners do not use the fish scale as it is unreliable.

 

[Beej]

What's wrong with the fish scale method? Preload spec is a range; aim for the middle?

 

[FJP971]

I thought this post was about belly buttons.

 

[Romer]

Check preload before reattaching the Caliper

 

[60wag]

I thought it was a Brexit question.

 

[Tools R Us]

What's wrong with the fish scale method? Preload spec is a range; aim for the middle?

Found it to be highly variable, new seals or old, thicker or thinner grease, how hard and angle of pull on the scale, etc, all will make a significant difference in the reading. Have seen a bunch that were done by that method, that quickly loosened up, lost preload, so don't use it. Most of the rigs we work on are 37" tire wheeling rigs, the last step in the preload process is to torque the inner nut to 35ft/lb, smaller tire, mostly street rigs, 25ft/lb.

Use whatever process you are comfortable with. We have found the torque method to be more repeatable/reliable, so that is what we do.

 

[Dave 2000]

I back the pads up and then torque up, release, then re tighten, feel for play, minimal drag and no play and call it good. DO NOT USE the method outlined in the Max Ellery manual, your bearings will be toast in about twenty minutes!


regards

Dave