I have done a ton of brakes but this is the first time I have run into the bearing in the rotor. I usually work on newer cars too...
But do you replace these or can you re-use them on the new rotors? Do you need a special tool to remove/replace them?
Any help on this would be great! Thanks!How to remove and replace the front brake rotor wheel bearings on a 92 Buick Roadmaster?First things first SlopeDir, hello? %26quot;Roadmaster%26quot; which refers to the rear wheel drive dinosaur!
Now. Too your question: No you do not need any special tools.
First remove wheel, Second remove caliper, next remove the rotor, now we remove the bearings.
To remove the races, all you do is put back the large nut that holds
the rotor assy. to the hub, now put the rotor assy. back on the spindle,
over the nut. You will need to let the rotor assy. rest down onto the spindle, then give a hard pull(sometimes takes a couple of pull), but the race (inner race) will pop out.
Use a pry-bar or screw driver to knock out the small outer race.
You will need the old races to properly install the new races. Tap them down with a hammer.
Reinstall Bear-rings(grease first) and re-install rotor assy. to the hub.
reinstall caliper and tire.
Do one side at a time just in case you need a guide.
Good luckHow to remove and replace the front brake rotor wheel bearings on a 92 Buick Roadmaster?It is always a good idea to replace them. But if money is tight you can reuse them. Just make sure their still tight and repack them with grease good. Most new rotors come with races, so you won't have to worry about getting them out, just use the bearings and the seal. When removing the inner bearing use a brass punch to knock it out. Other than a brass punch, no special tools required. Hope this helps.How to remove and replace the front brake rotor wheel bearings on a 92 Buick Roadmaster?you will need a race driver to set the race for the new bearings, dust shield, grease, cotter pins that should do itHow to remove and replace the front brake rotor wheel bearings on a 92 Buick Roadmaster?Is this FWD? Newer GM FWD use integrated hubs with bearings and speed sensors, all one part and no adjustments. Or is your car one of those old RWD dinosaurs?
