Front rotor hitting caliper
I'm starting to think this after looking back at some pictures I took when running the rims to the dealership. The old bearing looks pretty deep compared to the new one.
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The old bearing does look like it was set deeper than the new one. So you have a choice, either have them reset the bearing depth or just as you suggested earlier shim the caliper over a little. Shimming the caliper isn't a big deal a lot of aftermarket calipers come with a shim kit for just that reason. Personally if the wheel is turning good and true, I would rather take out 2 easy to remove bolts and shim the caliper than mess with the front wheel and possibly have another problem arise. Just my my .02. Good luck on your project.
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How much play in in the center spacer between the bearings? Should be an interference type fit with it just barley able to move with the bearings against it. If it is loose then the bearings were incorrectly installed. Maybe the incorrect bearings where pressed in?
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I have a dumb question. Is there a washer/shield over the seal on the new bearing? It looks like a shielded bearing, not a sealed bearing.
Just checking because I am only familiar with the old fashioned taper bearings.
Just checking because I am only familiar with the old fashioned taper bearings.
The old bearing does look like it was set deeper than the new one. So you have a choice, either have them reset the bearing depth or just as you suggested earlier shim the caliper over a little. Shimming the caliper isn't a big deal a lot of aftermarket calipers come with a shim kit for just that reason. Personally if the wheel is turning good and true, I would rather take out 2 easy to remove bolts and shim the caliper than mess with the front wheel and possibly have another problem arise. Just my my .02. Good luck on your project.
How much play in in the center spacer between the bearings? Should be an interference type fit with it just barley able to move with the bearings against it. If it is loose then the bearings were incorrectly installed. Maybe the incorrect bearings where pressed in?
It does seem to be a different type of bearing than the one that came off. I'm not familiar with bearing types but the old one seemed to have a rubber/plastic black middle section and this new one is all metal.
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I think that is a shielded bearing, not that it makes the fit any different (but it can, in the width) but you will be replacing it quickly as it is not weather proof. The shield just protects it from fingers but water (read road film) can get in. You really need to go with a sealed bearing (the ones with the rubber in the middle).
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I think that is a shielded bearing, not that it makes the fit any different (but it can, in the width) but you will be replacing it quickly as it is not weather proof. The shield just protects it from fingers but water (read road film) can get in. You really need to go with a sealed bearing (the ones with the rubber in the middle).
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