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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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Why is it recommended to change out your spindle lock nut kit, dust cap, etc...every time you take the front brake rotor off?
I cant re-use the existing one? Its not that its expensive, just wondering why.
Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on
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I would assume due to the stress on the materials?
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on
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I've never replaced them nor had a problem doing so. Repack the hell outta your bearings simcha it down roll resistance should be smooth but not excessive
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on
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Go five lug and don't look back
Posted by red5o (Member # 12651) on
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Go five lug and don't look back
+1
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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Cant do 5 lug. Recently got 31 spline 4 lug axles and pony r's. I dont mind 4 lug anyways...
Posted by Flatline (Member # 12081) on
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I ACTUALLY PREFER THE FOUR LUG, BECAUSE THATS WHAT OUR CARS CAME WITH. ITS A "NOSTALGIA" THING. IT JUST FEELS RIGHT.
NOTHING WRONG WITH 5 LUG THOUGH, IT WORKS GREAT AND IS ARGUABLY BETTER.
Posted by Stangn5oh (Member # 10875) on
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I installed new 86svo 5lug rotors direct replacement in my 89 also replaced the inner and outer bearings last weekend.
No I did not change out the pin, cap, and lock nut. Yea I purchased it but ended up not needing to replace it due to the dust cap and lock nut just needed cleaning, and the pin was still stiff and not flimsy.
I believe in doing the job right the first time but no need to throw away money.
[ 2013-11-09, 07:33 PM: Message edited by: Stangn5oh ]
Posted by FOXX5.0 (Member # 9094) on
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I just did my rotors on my Fox and reused everything that was re-usable. I'm glad I changed them the spindle nut was so loose it came off by hand
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