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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread 1st gen front brakes - hub service? #1073764 08/17/14 05:43 PM Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 Alberta, Canada C csoehn OP Need a Spot ive never worked on 4x4's before, but in the middle of tearing apart my friends 89 Raider 3.0L. Putting on new front brakes. Have taken everything off, and i know i have to re-pack the wheel bearings etc. My question is...the outter auto hub...how do you know if its worn out or how do you service it? The manuals don't mention anything...looks like there is a bearing in there...do i just try and cram as much grease in there as possible...the back side seems to half come off but i can't take it apart, any advice? Re: 1st gen front brakes - hub service? [Re: csoehn] #1073765 08/17/14 06:47 PM Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 295 NYC M Malykaii Mudrunner I know with the manual hubs you dont stuff them with too much grease as they stick and jam. I had that happen and had to tear then apart. I wouldn't be surprised if too much grease on auto hubs would also be a no no. 88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??) Re: 1st gen front brakes - hub service? [Re: Malykaii] #1073766 08/17/14 07:24 PM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 989 Prescott AZ H haztoys Rock Warrior Very true on to much grease ...The grease can freeze to in NYC and places like Canada ...In AZ its not really a problem on freezing ... The auto hub is not made to dig into and take apart really ... They do need grease just not packed full... Re: 1st gen front brakes - hub service? [Re: haztoys] #1073767 08/17/14 07:54 PM Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 295 NYC M Malykaii Mudrunner Oh wow, I never even considered the weather. When I switched to manual hubs I packed it so full the spring and mechanism had no room to move, and this was in the summer. Image how bad it could have been come winter when I need it to work most. Thanks for that insight. 88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??) Re: 1st gen front brakes - hub service? [Re: Malykaii] #1073768 08/18/14 04:05 AM Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 Alberta, Canada C csoehn OP Need a Spot ok thanks guys, should i clean out the dirty grease in there with brake cleaner and then put new stuff in? part of me doesnt want to mess with it...might just put a little more grease in and be done with it Re: 1st gen front brakes - hub service? [Re: csoehn] #1073769 08/18/14 05:38 AM Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 989 Prescott AZ H haztoys Rock Warrior "I" dont hose the auto hubs out with brake cleaner .."My" feeling is the B/C waters down the grease thats hiding in the hub that you cant get to on the repack... I wipe as much as I can out and repack the hub ... Ive done hundreds over the last 30 years as the day job is a mechanic.... Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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