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[Ben_O]

I have been asked to do a rear wheel bearing on a Rover Metro GTA and was just after some pointers.

 

Are they the same set up as the Mini?

 

What's involved in replacing them? i.e do i need to press them out and in or can i knock the old ones out like with a Mini?

 

I have done wheel bearings before, just not on a Metro and because it's going to be done at his house, i need to know what tools i am going to need.

 

Cheers

 

Ben

[Carlos W]

It's probably worth contacting Craig although I haven't seen him online for a while

[Ben_O]

It's probably worth contacting Craig although I haven't seen him online for a while

You are right, he hasn't has he...

[Broomer]

I think you just get a new metro when the wheel bearings need replacing.

[nicklouse]

They use the same trailing arms don't they. Old and new tro. Same as a mini but are ball bearings like the drum braked minis.

[Ben_O]

They use the same trailing arms don't they. Old and new tro. Same as a mini but are ball bearings like the drum braked minis.

Thanks.

 

Should be pretty simple then

[nicklouse]

Mini just pulled off. The stub axles ar the same other than the pin out of the back. People used to use the Mini ones do that could fit rear shocks.

But I have not played with the later Tros.

[Ben_O]

ill get round there and check it out.

 

Thanks for the adice

[Ben_O]

Turns out its a wheel cylinder, not a bearing so it's all good.

 

They misread the failure sheet 

[Carlos W]

You putting shoes in too mate?

[Ben_O]

I would if it was me but he presented me with a can of brake cleaner for them 

 

Oh well it's his choice i suppose. 

 

it's just funny how he won't spend money on safety items like brakes but has bought a tonne of subs and amps he wants me to install 

[Carlos W]

I would if it was me but he presented me with a can of brake cleaner for them 

 

Oh well it's his choice i suppose. 

 

it's just funny how he won't spend money on safety items like brakes but has bought a tonne of subs and amps he wants me to install 

 

How much are shoes? 

 

They'll come away from their backing and jam up.

[Ben_O]

no idea mate.

 

Ill have a look at them. if they are bad, he will have to buy new ones

[Carlos W]

Less than 20 quid

[Ben_O]

Hardly worth refitting the old ones. Especially as they have a small baby