Today I took the rear hubs to the machine shop to be reassembled. It appears the PO had changed the bearings at least once because the key slots in the axles had been radiused to relieve stress.
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Monthly Archives: March 2002
Brake Lines
I broke down and purchased a bubble flaring tool from MSC Direct. (KD Tools I.S.O Bubble Flaring Tool) This forms a very nice bubble flare. Much easier and cleaner than the much mentioned “stop after the first step” method. Progress so far includes: New chassis New suspension bushings Brake calipers rebuilt New bearings front and rear Miscellaneous parts rebuilt or refurbished (radiator, heater etc.)
Brake Lines
I’ve found the world’s most frustrating task. I’ve been trying to install the brake lines. The bending of the lines is fun. The flaring is the frustrating part. About half of the time something goes wrong and I need toss the line, re-bend and redo the flair. Did I say I was getting good at the bending? Various bits have come back from the plating shop and I’m starting to put things back together....