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Re: [Spits] Wheel Brg. questions

To: Spitfire Group <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spits] Wheel Brg. questions
From: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:13:40 -0700
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Dennis Reese wrote:
> I decided to completely redo the front suspension on my 1500. Just about
> finished but....I can't get the new calipers to fit and I'm guessing that the
> bearing seal is wrong and therefore the hub isn't seated properly and forcing
> the rotor against the outer edge of the caliper. You can probably tell I don't
> know what I'm talking about so expert input is needed here. Should the felt
> face the bearing? What would happen if I ditch the metal cup and just use the
> felt? The cup is slightly larger than the hub.
>

The felt should face towards the center of the car, it should be the part
that rubs against the upright.

mjb.
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