hardmonkeys - mk3.5 Cabrio 2.0 8v auto to 2.0 16v manual conversion

[hardmonkeys]

2yrs ownership today :-)

[hardmonkeys]

Hello, I'm looking to get the rear brakes done on the cabriolet, but im under the understanding that you need to replace the bearings too, now I'm fully aware this can be a little difficult, as too loose and the wheel can fall off, and too tight and it could, worse case, set on fire...don't really want either lol

I called a local mobile technician I've used before and explained it all to him, and he didn't seem to happy to take the job on, as it's not standard going back on, which annoyed me as he was egging me to get the project underway, and praised my work lol...

So....I've decided to try to do it myself, so...any advice lol...I have all the parts I just need the advice

Thanks

[lemski]

Bearings easy. You want to do the nut up so it bights with a ratchet and turn it back quarter turn. (Thats what i was tought at college and its never failed me)
Then spin the wheel to see if it moves freely.
It should definately. Then just rock it like you wpuld to check for play.
Youll sort of know if its to tight because it wont spin as free and also when you take it for a drive and check afterwards itll be really tight to turn.
And youll know if ots to loose by checking for play.

[hardmonkeys]

Do they need pressing in?

[lemski]

The bearing races need knocking in ant out. Ive never pressed a set in.
Use a socket or screw driver to get the old races out. The a suitible sized socket and some grease to put it back in.
Tap it gently. Doesnt take alot.

[hardmonkeys]

I've got new discs, so that'll save knocking them out won't it. You made it sound easy so when the weather is better I'll have a go.

[lemski]

I think its easy.
Ive done it enough times to be fair.

[hardmonkeys]

excellent, thanks. Weather is crap!! just want to get out get some niggly jobs done

[lemski]

Weekend is suppose to be nice. Im hoping so anyway so i can do the mk2

[hardmonkeys]

weekend so far so good....apart from the seized O/S/R brake caliper piston