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04-14-2022, 10:21 AM | #1 |
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Changing rear brakes dust shields
I am going to be replacing my rear brake dust shields to accommodate a big brake kit. All of the videos I see have someone hammering on the end of the axle to get the suspension knuckle and hub assembly out. I am worried that this could damage the axle, or maybe some seals. Maybe even the bearings on the diff. I guess it could be fine if you are replacing the axle, but I plan to keep using my axles.
If I do get the hub/knuckle assembly out, does everything separate easily enough or will I need a puller, in which case would it make more sense to try to do it while still on the car? I know a lot of people will say just take off the old ones, but I really do not want to do it that way if I can help it. Any tips on the best approach and if I am worrying about something I should not be would be appreciated. Thanks. |
04-15-2022, 04:18 AM | #2 |
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Put the axle nut back on and hammer on that if it's not coming off. That will prevent you from damaging the end of the axle. You'll want to buy a new axle nut anyway. In my experience removing the axle, it should slip out pretty easily provided the car doesn't live in the rust belt.
IIRC, the hub is just held on by 4 bolts to the carrier, which clamps the parking brake carrier & dust shield in between. |
04-15-2022, 12:56 PM | #3 |
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Great info, exactly what I needed. Thanks.
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04-15-2022, 04:59 PM | #4 |
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I just cut mine. Its super thin metal.
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I thought about it, but I'm that guy that is trying to preserve everything so that when I return it to stock everything will be there...It took about 45 minutes to get the first side down. I'm sure I can do the next in less than 30 with about another 60-90 minutes going back together. Not too bad. And getting fresh e-brake shoes.
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04-05-2023, 04:45 PM | #6 |
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I have probably the same brake kit coming, RR Racing Sport front and rear. I didn't think much about the rear dust shield until today. After looking through everything I decided to order the PP shields and be done with it..
Unfortunately can't find the rears (the real trouble ones) in stock anywhere. Especially the Toyota PN seems discontinued, Subaru on indefinite backorder. Subaru PNs: 26704VA010 and 26704VA000 Toyota PNs: SU00306302 and SU00306303 So I guess I'll be trimming. At least I won't have to worry about cracking loose the axle nuts. |
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I have two OEM parking brake plates with the dust shields already removed if you want to preserve your OEM ones.
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Down the road maybe I'll put the 2026 performance pack dust shields on if I can get a hold of those |
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