How do I remove this spiny bearing thing in the middle of the brake drum?
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How do I remove this spiny bearing thing in the middle of the brake drum?
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From what I saw, it looks like a press-fit wheel bearing. You'll need a press-fit bearing removal and installation kit, I've got a link right here. Or, if you have space to work with, get a hydraulic shop press. There's a good selection of those on Harbor Freight (As a Canadian, I sometimes go to Princess Auto).
In the olden days, some of these drum brakes used tapered roller bearings. Personally, this is a first time seeing a brake drum with a press-fit ball bearing inside it.
Last edited by jtr990; 04-06-2019 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Description change
Eggman (04-06-2019)
Cobrajet can verify this because he's done it.
Here's the back side of my 2015 brake drum...
There's a snap ring that has to come out...so you'll need some snap-ring pliers. But even after the snap ring is removed, the bearing has to be pressed out like jtr990 says.
I'm just curious...why do you need to remove that bearing?
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Eggman (04-06-2019)
Good question. Is the bearing bad? Or the drum? A new OEM drum should come complete with the lug studs, wheel bearing, and ABS ring. Aftermarket ones do not.
As was mentioned, you will need snap-ring pliers and a press to get the wheel bearing out. The old bearing could be hammered out, but I don't like hammering in new ones for fear of damaging them.
If you do not want to invest in the tools I would recommend going to a machine shop. They would be able to press that bearing out in a couple minutes and for a couple bucks.
Daox (04-08-2019)
A lot of auto parts stores will remove your wheel bearing from your drum for a small fee. Maybe not AutoZone but if there is a somewhat locally-owned store they'll do it definitely.
I also find it odd why you are wanting to remove it. The car isn't that old. I did have a 2002 Subaru that had the axle seized in the bearing and it took several tons of pressure to get it out. The guys at nine to nine Auto Part helped me out.
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