Gavin01 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Both my rear bearings are in need of replacement. On the way to changing from drums to discs on the back of my Focus MK2.5, I'm going to replace the rear hubs. I've looked in the haynes manual and if I'm right, the process should be fairly straightforward. From what I gather, I need to; * Remove the wheel. * Remove the drum. * Remove the ABS sensor. * Undo the 4 bolts from the rear of the hub mount. * Remove the hub. * Install the new hub. It seems the drum backing plate (and drum shoes etc) are mounted upon the same 4 hub mounting bolts. In theory, if one is careful, one could simply swap out the hubs without needing to touch the brakes? Does anyone have any experience doing this? And is it as easy as seems? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Follow your manual you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 It is very straightforward but you may be faced with rounded bolts and also the hub will most likely be seized into the suspension arm. A set of spiral fluted extractors if the bolts are rounded off and a hammer and some form of bar to whack the hub out from the suspension arm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 the bolts should be replaced trust me ive had it done reusing the old bolts and the hub worked loose they are stretch bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin01 Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 11 hours ago, artscot79 said: the bolts should be replaced trust me ive had it done reusing the old bolts and the hub worked loose they are stretch bolts Yea, I've seen new hubs on eBay that come with new bolts so that was my assumption. Funnily, I dont think it mentions that in the Haynes manual. Could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 no it doesn't but if you reuse they won't tighten enough the dealer realised they're mistake that's when they said they can stretch and with the hub not sitting right it knackers the new bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesFocusZS Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 On 12/12/2016 at 0:33 PM, Brum Brum said: Both my rear bearings are in need of replacement. On the way to changing from drums to discs on the back of my Focus MK2.5, I'm going to replace the rear hubs. I've looked in the haynes manual and if I'm right, the process should be fairly straightforward. From what I gather, I need to; * Remove the wheel. * Remove the drum. * Remove the ABS sensor. * Undo the 4 bolts from the rear of the hub mount. * Remove the hub. * Install the new hub. It seems the drum backing plate (and drum shoes etc) are mounted upon the same 4 hub mounting bolts. In theory, if one is careful, one could simply swap out the hubs without needing to touch the brakes? Does anyone have any experience doing this? And is it as easy as seems? How did you get on. If you have done it yet? I hate my drums at the back thinking of changing to discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin01 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 I've just ordered the parts today. Will be attempting them this weekend. I too am thinking of changing to discs. But that will probable be a summer job as I have no experience bleeding brakes or adjusting the handbrake cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, Brum Brum said: I've just ordered the parts today. Will be attempting them this weekend. I too am thinking of changing to discs. But that will probable be a summer job as I have no experience bleeding brakes or adjusting the handbrake cable. You don't need to do either, unless they need done already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin01 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, stef123 said: You don't need to do either, unless they need done already. So you can just re-use the existing brake lines with the new calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, Brum Brum said: So you can just re-use the existing brake lines with the new calipers? Why are you changing calipers? replacing pads and discs is simple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin01 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, stef123 said: Why are you changing calipers? replacing pads and discs is simple. I have rear drums. I am changing to discs in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, Brum Brum said: I have rear drums. I am changing to discs in the near future. ah right, I'm with you now fella just realised you said changing 'to' discs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin01 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Just now, stef123 said: ah right, I'm with you now fella Lol.. so, I'm correct in assuming I would need to change the brake lines and handbrake cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Brum Brum said: Lol.. so, I'm correct in assuming I would need to change the brake lines and handbrake cable? Yes, absolutely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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