If the bearings and races look good after gentle removal, you can go ahead
and clean and re-pack them.

Be sure to keep the races etc together as sets!

On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 6:08 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:

> I may have not been cleared enough on my last email so I'll try again.
>
> My 85 2wd Vanagon is in need of front and rear brakes. It needs them both
> badly.
>
> My question is: When replacing rotors and drums do new bearings need to be
> bought?
>
> I do not know that the old ones would be reusable or transferable to the
> new
> parts. Advice is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hey List,
> >
> > I think I made a stupid mistake. I bought both rotor sets, drums, brake
> > shoes, pads and retainer hardware too.....
> > I should have bought bearing kits front and back too right?
> >
> > What do folks recommend? I see all sort of bearings and kits and the
> prices
> > range significantly!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tony
> >
> > --
> > 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo"
> > 85 Vanagon "El Guapo"
> > http://groups.google.com/group/wash-co-vws2<
> http://groups.google.com/group/wash-co-vws2?lnk=gcimh>
> >  (new)
> >
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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