September 16, 200520 yr 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?
September 16, 200520 yr 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!
September 16, 200520 yr 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.
September 17, 200520 yr Author 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
September 17, 200520 yr 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.
September 17, 200520 yr 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.
September 17, 200520 yr Author 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...
September 18, 200520 yr 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
September 18, 200520 yr Author 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.
September 19, 200520 yr Author Well now I have a VERY serious issue with the brakes... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43316
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