[DISCS] 260Z Front disc replacement HELP!

[53-681]

Hi all,

 

I have completed half of the phase of replacing the front discs on my 260Z, but have hit a wall.

 

I am trying to fit my new discs in, but cannot for the life of me work out how to put the thrust-washer in after fitting the disc.

 

I have been trying to use a spark plug socket and attempting to hammer it in, but have been doing that for the past couple of hours with no results.

 

 

Can someone please offer me any advice?

[Agno]

Any more info? I don't remember having to do anything like that last time I changed the disks

[Scoota G]

It's got a tab on it buddy and fits in the slot on thew stub axle. Clean the grease off and you'll see it.

 

[53-681]

OK Sweet.

 

I got the disk in, but now it won't turn freely as it used to..

 

Is this normal?

[Scoota G]

OK Sweet.

 

I got the disk in, but now it won't turn freely as it used to..

 

Is this normal?

If it's binding then something is not right. How tight did you do up the nut. You can call me if you like.

 

[53-681]

Thanks a lot Scoota. I wish you were in this part of town

[dat2kman]

Undo the nut, pull out the washer that has the flat bit on the inside, remove the hub/bearings/disc as one,

Clean off the stub threads, inspect closely.

 

Your report of "hitting it with a hammer to get it on" is rather worrying.

 

Trial fit the flat washer and the nut, f it does not screw on, get a very fine triangular file and start gently filing the V's of the thread back straight.

Also make sure the flat bit inside the washer prevents the washer from rotating.

 

 

[Scoota G]

I spoke to him and i think the inner bearing is not seating properly. He had difficulty fitting the pin which is why he resorted to a knockometer!

[53-681]

I spoke to him and i think the inner bearing is not seating properly. He had difficulty fitting the pin which is why he resorted to a knockometer!

 

As Mark said it's all on.

 

Undoing the bolt a quarter of a turn again provided the leeway for the disc to rotate freely.

 

It seems all good, but I think I am hearing mild scrape sounds when steering slightly left..

 

Going to Street Weapon Restos next weekend for judgement and rectification!

[d3c0y]

Do you have a Haynes manual? It's usually good for this sort of which way does it go stuff.

[PeterAllen]

How did you go with this?

 

I recall that when fitting the Wilwoods I had to install a 260Z hub as it pushed the rotor out further, to clear the caliper and control arm. You don't have 240Z hubs on by any chance, and the rotor is rubbing on the caliper or control arm?

 

[53-681]

I'll be heading to Street Weapon Restorations tomorrow hopefully, but I managed to replace the front right rotor.

 

I can hear a loud humming sound from that wheel when driving above 50KM/H..

 

I don't know whether it may be the wheel bearing which may be loose or not enough grease on the stub axle...

 

Will find out and post!

[C.A.R.]

I'll be heading to Street Weapon Restorations tomorrow hopefully, but I managed to replace the front right rotor.

 

I can hear a loud humming sound from that wheel when driving above 50KM/H..

 

I don't know whether it may be the wheel bearing which may be loose or not enough grease on the stub axle...

 

Will find out and post!

 

[Riceburner]

I'll be heading to Street Weapon Restorations tomorrow hopefully, but I managed to replace the front right rotor.

 

I can hear a loud humming sound from that wheel when driving above 50KM/H..

 

I don't know whether it may be the wheel bearing which may be loose or not enough grease on the stub axle...

 

Will find out and post!

 

Might be best to sort it out before a long drive, doesn't sound good.

 

Sam, did you pack the wheel bearings with grease?

[Scoota G]

Sam made it here fine, the fault turned out to be the organic component. We fixed that and i showed Sam how to pack the bearings. We Then changed the rear caliper position which now has the bleeder nipples at the very top and the handbrake cables are now well clear of the halfshafts. The handbrake now also functions.