Thank u for this video, im doin front disc brake kit on my beetle and ur the only one i found that explains and shows the process of bearings without skipping half of it. Thank you so much
Thanks for being here. My latest video I did a disc brake swap. I hope it helps. Here’s the video for the disc brake conversion. th-cam.com/video/2ir43p9UUmA/w-d-xo.html
Great job!! I learnt a lot. Doing my front brakes today. I had forgotten to get the grease seal for the outer bearing and watching this I realized I don't need one. Yeah!! Thanks!! 🙂
I am currently changing the front brakes and wheel bearings on my 1970 beetle, and your videos are very helpful! I always love this style of auto repair channel!
I enjoyed your video 👍 One idea that works when installing new races is ever so slightly linishing down or even grinding down the outside of the OLD races to use instead of a socket to push in the new races. 👍
Thank you Garth, and thank you for being here. I truly appreciate that. And yes I have done that before with the old races. Unfortunately sometimes my brain does not think straight as I get older. 😁
Im about to start this same process. Im thinking of putting my new bearings in the freezer before I fit them, so see whether it makes them easier to install.
i have a video on installing the front disk brakes on a 68 if you want to check it out. im sure its very similar to your 73 SB. th-cam.com/video/2x1tyKAP16Y/w-d-xo.html
william tanner That’s exactly when I’m doing my disc brakes, and lowering struts. Mine is the three bolt ball joint. I’ll be doing mine late in the fall. I just want to do at least drive it before winter.
thanks for this vid i replace drums on my buggy wich is a 70 front beam same drums as yours , they came from Brazil ! i am an experienced tech at age 70 ,,,for some reason the wheel and bearing worked up a slack to dangerously make the wheel wobble ? caught it on time though thank god for that , seems like on these bugs front beam we almost have to kind of through away the book in a sense and tighten that spindle nut just a little tighter then i was thought in class years ago ,,,,,these vw seem to have a mind of their own LOL , just saying or maybe the hubs are not exactly to spec ? just saying maybe ? oh i forgot to say ,,,,before adjusting my wheel i did check the nut and it was tight ,so it did not loosen itself but the bearings did get loose ? headache LOL ,,,,,thanks god bless
Handy stuff! Don't be afraid to talk about the basics. Some people like me need to know what direction those races go in! Need a little help with bearings: I had to use a three-arm puller to get the remnants of a blown bearing off the spindle. Tried just sliding a new one on (A1 bearing) to feel how it would fit, and it's so tight it won't slide on. My instincts are against just hammering it on. Any recommendations?
I'm so sorry. I wasn't notified on this message. I just saw it while scrolling! Okay, I imagine you probably fixed this already. But if the spindle is that bad, I would put a new one on. Sounds like the shaft is shot. The re very cheap for these cars thankfully! I did a more recent video on drop spindle install. But the same process for a factory spindle.
@@SladesVWBeetle No worries brother - we're all in this together, and keeping these old girls on the road takes time. Finding the proper spindle for an early '68 seems impossible - everyone's selling drop spindles, or other years.
Another great video Slades. I haven’t ever seen a set up like that where you have that 6mm hex to tighten that is some German engineering right there lol. I was told it was a 36mm that was for the axle nuts.
Yeah, they have that strange set up, with a 6 mm Allen head to lock it in place. There’s a 36 mm nut on the back for the rear drums. I wanted to make sure I show people that the driver side goes on the opposite direction.
Slade, I am attempting to install the EMPI DISK brake conversion. I was able to get the races out of the old drum but they dont seem to go in well in the DISK rotor. Do you think its possible the races would be different sizes for that?
My 65 had horrible play in the front wheels.. turns out that the PO or the PPO had replaced the ball bearings with roller bearings but left the ball bearing races... sheesh! People!!
Is there a way to reuse my "old" races? They're not old, maybe a few months but I'm switching rotor to a different pattern and forgot to order new races with it. They are the same size and everything I just don't know how to remove the old races
You’ll notice in the video I show how to remove the races. They’re not hard to get out. Technically you’re never supposed to use the races with a different bearing. If you’re staying with the same bearings you’re OK. And it depends how many miles you have put on them.
Oh, I think I misunderstood you that was my fault. If you’re keeping same bearings you’re OK. But do make sure as you stated, to keep the bearings with a races, don’t mix them up. You’ll see in the video it was very easy to get the races out. You’ll see a little notch inside where you can put the screwdriver, or a punch and knock them right out. I show it pretty close up in the video.
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Changing the shoes, wheel cylinder, brake line and greasing up my bearings today 🙏🙏 your videos are a great help for my '62 bug
I’m here again, doing my front drums. lol thank you for your videos.
You are very welcome, and thank you very much for being here I truly appreciate it.
Thank u for this video, im doin front disc brake kit on my beetle and ur the only one i found that explains and shows the process of bearings without skipping half of it. Thank you so much
Thanks for being here. My latest video I did a disc brake swap. I hope it helps.
Here’s the video for the disc brake conversion.
th-cam.com/video/2ir43p9UUmA/w-d-xo.html
@@SladesVWBeetle thanks , will watch it now
Great job!! I learnt a lot. Doing my front brakes today. I had forgotten to get the grease seal for the outer bearing and watching this I realized I don't need one. Yeah!! Thanks!! 🙂
I am currently changing the front brakes and wheel bearings on my 1970 beetle, and your videos are very helpful! I always love this style of auto repair channel!
Thank you very much, I so appreciate you taking the time to leave. Such a kind comment. Lots more to come, be safe out there.
Slade your are the best teacher , thank you for your videos. Stay up and God Bless
Thank you very much, I truly appreciate the kind comment. And thanks for being part of the community here. God bless you my friend
Love your videos they help me with all my projects much love
Thanks man! Helped me figure out our sand rail.
That’s awesome! Thank you for taking out the time to leave a comment.
I enjoyed your video 👍
One idea that works when installing new races is ever so slightly linishing down or even grinding down the outside of the OLD races to use instead of a socket to push in the new races. 👍
Thank you Garth, and thank you for being here. I truly appreciate that. And yes I have done that before with the old races. Unfortunately sometimes my brain does not think straight as I get older. 😁
Thank you for another great video. Currently doing this job today.
Thanks very much for being here. And thanks for watching the video.
Im about to start this same process. Im thinking of putting my new bearings in the freezer before I fit them, so see whether it makes them easier to install.
Putting them in the freezer that’s help, I believe it makes a big difference.
Thanks for this. Was a nice watch as a recap.
Well thank you very much for taking the time to comment! I truly appreciate that.
Hey my friend,
Thanks to Jeff. You have to do things your way and keep it moving!
How Laney Lives I’m trying! Somedays things don’t work out very well 😂
Upside down and pounding sounds like work, work, work, stay safe my friend. You gonna punch that steel, 😂!
How Laney Lives Haha!! I forgot to move the camera when pounding! 😂😂 Stay Safe my friend!!
Hey my friend, I know that feeling, 😂
Oh wow! That’s some serious work. New pal here.
Barrett Fitness Enterprises Hi Barrett! Thanks for being here!!
Hello, loving the videos, keep them coming, for what it's worth I normally use the old race to knock the new race's in.
Thanks Andy!!! Yes doing that would have been smart. But, I wasn’t thinking! 😁
Great video.
Good video. I would be very interested in seeing you install disc brakes. It's an upcoming winter project for my 73 SB.
i have a video on installing the front disk brakes on a 68 if you want to check it out. im sure its very similar to your 73 SB. th-cam.com/video/2x1tyKAP16Y/w-d-xo.html
william tanner That’s exactly when I’m doing my disc brakes, and lowering struts. Mine is the three bolt ball joint.
I’ll be doing mine late in the fall. I just want to do at least drive it before winter.
Great video Sir. Very detailed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much I truly appreciate the kind words.
thanks for this vid i replace drums on my buggy wich is a 70 front beam same drums as yours , they came from Brazil ! i am an experienced tech at age 70 ,,,for some reason the wheel and bearing worked up a slack to dangerously make the wheel wobble ? caught it on time though thank god for that , seems like on these bugs front beam we almost have to kind of through away the book in a sense and tighten that spindle nut just a little tighter then i was thought in class years ago ,,,,,these vw seem to have a mind of their own LOL , just saying or maybe the hubs are not exactly to spec ? just saying maybe ? oh i forgot to say ,,,,before adjusting my wheel i did check the nut and it was tight ,so it did not loosen itself but the bearings did get loose ? headache LOL ,,,,,thanks god bless
My buggy has the original ball bearings , with the race pressed on the spindle . Can I get a newer style bearing like you have ?
Handy stuff! Don't be afraid to talk about the basics. Some people like me need to know what direction those races go in!
Need a little help with bearings: I had to use a three-arm puller to get the remnants of a blown bearing off the spindle. Tried just sliding a new one on (A1 bearing) to feel how it would fit, and it's so tight it won't slide on. My instincts are against just hammering it on. Any recommendations?
I'm so sorry. I wasn't notified on this message. I just saw it while scrolling!
Okay, I imagine you probably fixed this already. But if the spindle is that bad, I would put a new one on. Sounds like the shaft is shot. The re very cheap for these cars thankfully! I did a more recent video on drop spindle install. But the same process for a factory spindle.
@@SladesVWBeetle No worries brother - we're all in this together, and keeping these old girls on the road takes time.
Finding the proper spindle for an early '68 seems impossible - everyone's selling drop spindles, or other years.
Another great video Slades. I haven’t ever seen a set up like that where you have that 6mm hex to tighten that is some German engineering right there lol. I was told it was a 36mm that was for the axle nuts.
Yeah, they have that strange set up, with a 6 mm Allen head to lock it in place. There’s a 36 mm nut on the back for the rear drums. I wanted to make sure I show people that the driver side goes on the opposite direction.
@@SladesVWBeetle yeah that is another tool I’ll have to invest in then lol. I don’t have a 6mm Allen I’ve got 7 and up lol.
Just did my steering damper, front hoses, and rear hoses this week too. Nothing like having brake fluid run down your arm...
trackerrrr Ohhhh I know that feeling! Brake fluid kind of burns in certain areas of the arm! 😂 Thanks for being here!!
great video Slade. keep them up.
OFF AXIS BUILDS Thanks!! I’m trying!
Slade, I am attempting to install the EMPI DISK brake conversion. I was able to get the races out of the old drum but they dont seem to go in well in the DISK rotor. Do you think its possible the races would be different sizes for that?
My 65 had horrible play in the front wheels.. turns out that the PO or the PPO had replaced the ball bearings with roller bearings but left the ball bearing races... sheesh! People!!
Is there a way to reuse my "old" races? They're not old, maybe a few months but I'm switching rotor to a different pattern and forgot to order new races with it. They are the same size and everything I just don't know how to remove the old races
You’ll notice in the video I show how to remove the races. They’re not hard to get out. Technically you’re never supposed to use the races with a different bearing. If you’re staying with the same bearings you’re OK. And it depends how many miles you have put on them.
@@SladesVWBeetle yeah I'd keep the same bearings making sure not to mix them up, they've only had maybe 10k miles put on them
Oh, I think I misunderstood you that was my fault. If you’re keeping same bearings you’re OK.
But do make sure as you stated, to keep the bearings with a races, don’t mix them up.
You’ll see in the video it was very easy to get the races out. You’ll see a little notch inside where you can put the screwdriver, or a punch and knock them right out. I show it pretty close up in the video.
You sure have an understanding wife, if I used a bathroom towel on my car parts she would do me an injury, lol.
Yeah she wasn’t very happy about that. I truly run out of shop towels a lot!!