Handbrake cable - the one for the WW axle is shorter. While you are
changing the front hubs you might as well fit new bearings and seals. Used
axle = new slave cylinders? GT axles have different back-plates to
roadsters 'cos they use different slave cylinders. GT slaves will probably
make roadster back wheels lock up on braking. Rear oil seals? Pretty easy
to change unless those in the axle are a known quantity. Bearings are a
little more work - on the Salisbury (tube) axle they really need to be
pressed off and on the half-shaft.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew B. Lundgren <lundgren@byu.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 3:30 AM
Subject: Parts list for WW to Alloy conversion...
> The spines on my hubs are worn, and while I like the looks of the
> wires, I have also seen some nice alloy wheels. I am considering
> swapping my wires setup for some nice alloys.
>
> I read though my personal archives and it seems I am in the minority on
> this swap, but there should be plenty of experience with a wheel swap.
>
> I know I will need a non WW rear axel to do it right. What else? The
> front hubs have to be replaced right? What goes along with 'em?
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