Kostamojen Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 So I'm doing my front brakes right now on my '78, putting on new pads and new rotors. But, I'm not sure how to get the hub off. I dont have access to the "hub tool" shown in the service manuals. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 You can use a ball joint tool. Funny you should post this. My '78 just ate yet another set of front bearings... I think I need a new hub. Like NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 a good dead blow hammer also works pretty well. If its stuck more then anything in the world, a sledge hammer will work but you would probably mess up the threads on the end of the axle stub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Actually, I figured this out right after I posted, lol! I just pulled hard and had someone hit the axle with a sledge Poped right off. Now im trying to do the stupid caliper piston after cleaning everything up and putting on the new rotors... I have to get the piston in about 1/2 an inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarunuts Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I like to use a brass hammer - can get them for like $4 at harbor freight. They wear out eventually, but are good for smacking things harder than a dead blow will allow without hurting the threads. Thread the axle nut on backwards too to help keep the threads in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 for the caliper, try removing it from the car completly or remove the bleeder screw. It makes life so much easier then trying to compress the brake fluid inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 I used Subjunkies "modified socket" designed tool to compress the pistons, worked very well Rather hard to do, but it worked. But now of course, I have zero brake pressure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Glad that worked for you. For people who might not have a brake piston tool... here's a DIY version: Steve I might need to borrow the tool you made. I think im going to have to do brakes on my RX tomorrow. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Steve I might need to borrow the tool you made. I think im going to have to do brakes on my RX tomorrow. -Brian Thats fine. You can borrow any tools you need. I have to bleed mine tommorow, I didnt have anyone around to help today but ya everything is in place minus the bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Well now I have a VERY serious issue with the brakes... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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