Re: Wheel Bearings
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:58 am
Duhh - How do you know how much to take off the bearings to remove the slop? Thanks.
adambrouillard wrote:For roller bearings search for SKF B31, they can usually be had for 30-50 each. I think the BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0513938 might be ball, but I'm not sure. The SNR - GB 12438 S01 is a ball bearing, but I have no idea where you would get it. I'll sell you one for 129 though:)
Using a bearing friction calculator, the tapered roller bearing in a maxed out SRF scenario 120mph 1.3g turn uses around 0.2 horsepower more than angular contact ball between all 4 bearings. In straight line running and at lower speeds the difference goes down.
Duhhh wrote:The first time I put on a ball bearing it went together fine. The next one would not pull together - wobble no matter what I did. To solve it, we ground just a trace off the mating face of the inner race. That allowed it to snug up when we tightened it down. I don't know how much - didn't put a micrometer on it. I'm just wondering if anyone else has done the same. Since I got my Niederriter tool, repacking is easier, and I haven't burned a bearing since.
GSR00 wrote:Is the correct bearing the front for a Renault Alliance 83-87? I am looking at SKF B31 bearing? Thanks