tom.
the "replace now" hubs look like the description of yours. good splines should
have a "flat". the wheels should also have top "flats". if they are pointed
or leaning, replace the wheel also.
cheers,
jerry
ps. if worse comes to worst, you can always go the beer can shim route. coors
is the best shim material or at least, it used to be.
tom felts wrote:
>
> I have been hearing a "clunk" in the rear when applying the brakes.
>Yesterday I
> pulled the wheels and inspected the splines of the hubs. They are very sharp
>on
> top and some appear to be "leaning over" a little. The splines in the wheel
> itself look good and the wheels are 1986 vintage.
>
> I'm assuming the hubs, at the very least, need to be replaced and will do
>that.
> What is the concensus of "not" replacing the wire wheels when you add new
>hubs?
> Also, does anyone have a good description of what "replace now" hubs look
>like?
>
> BTW, the hubs on the front look OK----from my impression anyway.
>
> TIA
> Tom
> 65 BJ8, P2
>
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