Hey all,

 

I've recently changed all 4 discs and pads which showed both rear disc guards are now more reminiscent of something made by British Leyland after one UK winter. Subsequently, after knocking one changing the disc it ended up having to be broken off. I've bought replacements and new bolts however I know I have to remove the rear hub bearings to get them on. 

 

I've seen basic videos of how to do it and I don't think I'll struggle to remove the bearing but, if the bearings are ok can they be reused? I presume best practice is to replace but at £40-50 a side for non OE and £80+ for OE if I don't need to replace it I won't. 

 

If I can re-use, clean and grease the axle before refitting? 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

Just slide it off, fit new back plate and slide back on.

A search of the forum indicates that removal of just the caliper and disc allows the dust shield to be replaced and no need to remove the hubs. 

 

On 09/06/2024 at 22:02, Blue8793841 said:

Just slide it off, fit new back plate and slide back on.

Thanks, I shall do that as long as they are in working condition...nothing suggests otherwise. 

7 hours ago, paulski said:

A search of the forum indicates that removal of just the caliper and disc allows the dust shield to be replaced and no need to remove the hubs. 

 

 

Possibly for non VRS or smaller discs, but having had it all apart I can't see how you would get the new ones over the hub. 

 

I can confirm the wheel bearing has to be removed to allow the guard to be fitted, there are three screws behind the disc that need removed. I replaced mine a month ago, while replacing the discs.

Just now, Extreme3d said:

I can confirm the wheel bearing has to be removed to allow the guard to be fitted, there are three screws behind the disc that need removed. I replaced mine a month ago, while replacing the discs.

Thanks, that's what I thought. I've got the replacement bolts too as I think they are original and it's on 93k now.

For front brake shields (made of aluminum) I'm placing isolating tape hub carrier-shield and shield-screw's head...
...to avoid electro-chemical corrosion. Otherwise shields last just few years and rusts exactly in those places.
But rear shields are made of steel? Or still aluminum?

On 19/06/2024 at 14:48, indars said:

For front brake shields (made of aluminum) I'm placing isolating tape hub carrier-shield and shield-screw's head...
...to avoid electro-chemical corrosion. Otherwise shields last just few years and rusts exactly in those places.
But rear shields are made of steel? Or still aluminum?

Steel by the feel of them. I may put some grease behind the head of the bolt but that'll be it.

10 hours ago, Dooge said:

Steel by the feel of them. I may put some grease behind the head of the bolt but that'll be it.

Yup, "on the eye" rear shield looks massive- should be steel.

Fitted today, both hub bearings came out fine and went back on absolutely golden. Good job done!