Re: IML: brake and axel question

[Elijah Scott <imperial1971@xxxxxxxxx>]

earnpop@xxxxxxx wrote:

can i go to a napa store for the brake parts or must i now start a long search? and (2) what am i up against when it comes to changing out the wheel bearings? is it somethng i should tackle or should a shop do this?

If you need to replace the brake shoes, that  shouldn't be a problem from NAPA or any other major supplier.  I  expect the cable and hardware are parts that you may need to buy used  from some of the salvage yards listed under "Parts" on the club's  website.
  
  For the axle bearings, you shouldn't have any problem finding new  bearings and seals.  Removing the axles is
 no big deal (relatively  speaking).  I always take axles to a local machine shop that will  press off the old bearings and seals and press on the new ones for $25  per axle.  Having them do it is about a million dollars worth  easier than doing it yourself.  Reinstalling the axles is a  snap--just be sure to follow the directions in the shop manual to set  the correct shaft end play adjustment.
  
  Roll on!
  
  Elijah

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