I wouldn't call it major surgery but it will take some time.
And it may become one in the process.
You don't need to buy any special tools but will need to come up with some
aluminum or brass pieces(drifts) to drive bearing races out. Heavy hammer.
May also replace bearings at the same time if suspect. Not very expensive
if
you don't buy from dealer. Try ImportedCarParts.com
Remove brake caliper and use metal hanger to suspend it, not by brakeline.
Once hub nut removed whole rotor should come out. Remove and clean all
bearings in solvent.
Check for damage. If ok install in new rotors using some tubing as drift.
Will need hitemp diskbrake grease. New grease seals also.
Before doing the rotor job lift up one front wheel at a time and rock
holding at bottom and top.
You will probably find more or less play in bearings and suspension.
My friend was visiting me recently and i lifted one wheel up.
There was huge play in upper arm bushings. He never knew or suspected it.
But tires showing bad wear already.
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:55:09 -0400, Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
wrote:

> OK, I'm embarking on major surgery to replace the front brake discs on my
> '85 (with a new set), and am somewhat stumped by the replacement of the
> inner wheel bearings/spacers/seals.
>
> As usual, the Bentley manual shows some special VW tools (which I don't
> have) for pressing stuff into the new hubs. I searched the archives, but
> came up empty for tips on this phase of the job. Here are my questions:
>
> 1. Is it possible to get all this out/back in again without special
> tools?
> 2. Does anyone have a helpful link to a web page that describes it?
> 3. Are there any parts in here that should always be replaced? I know the
> peened nut on the outside needs to be replaced (and I have shiny new
> replacements for them).
>
> Thanks for any help, tips or encouragement
>
> Tim
>
>

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