just remember when tightening the spindle nut back on to tighten it up spin the rotor then tighten it some more to seat the bearings then back it off 1/4 turn. if it is to tight the bearings will burn and u will ruin the rotor, bearings, and the spindle and it'll make a horrible noise! lol

 

I think in the first photo, you should chock your rear wheels on that incline!

Don't want to see you hurt... or your truck hurting you.

But cool write up!

 

that driveway isnt nearly as steep as my friends down the street.

Also when i jack up one side at a time at first the other side is down solid, then by the time i do the second time the truck doesnt want to move around on the jack stand.

 

Nice write up as usual pat............

 

Nice write-up, Pat.

 

Good stuff, good to see you getting dirty packing them bearings! Also, FWI, VW Jettas, at least some older body styles had threaded calipers. Just some worthless knowledge!

 

Good job packing that bearing. That's just the way my dad taught me how, about 30 years ago. I think I only did that once, on a 1966 F100.

 

yea my friends dad taught me that technique. it is a very thorough grease packing using that method

thanks

 

NJ Patman As Usual!!

 

Nice write up man. These types of articles seem simple, but its amazing sometimes the random details people might not know...

Example...I did not know to back off 1/4 turn after tightening your spindle nut...of course, I havent had to do my brakes yet, but whenever I upgrade rotors I definitely will!!

 

Didnt mention it earlier, but be sure to grease the caliper slides. Im editing the original post now

 

nice write up, im about to have to change all 4 rotors and all pads on my 2002 guess i might as well change the wheel bearings at 140k miles? or should i just repack them

 

i would change the along with the seals, especially if they have been neglected

 

yea i think they have they were grinding a little so i took them apart and repacked them

 

Not sure if anyone is still checking this post - but the pics won't show for me! I am planning on doing this, and would LOVE to see the pics, but it comes up with little images that say "bandwidth exceeded, upgrade to photobucket pro"???

Any help?