[Spridgets] Siezed brake adjuster

[Duncan Sinclair]

Yes :) Depends which side you are on,
Drivers side is Left handed and passenger side is right handed.

Duncan

-----Original Message-----
From: Marc [mailto:smarc at smarc.net] 
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:46 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Siezed brake adjuster

Well, drained the diff, and while that was trickling, I unbolted the 
back plate.  Then I pulled the half shaft, and discovered the hub nut is 
all f**ked up. Apparently some yahoo used a hammer and chisel instead of 
a socket on it... It looks like it's got freaking shark teeth on it.

Guess I can dress it with a small die grinder so the socket will fit on 
it...  But I'm gonna need a replacement probably...  Does the hub nut 
come off CCW or is it reverse thread? 

Marc



Marc wrote:
> The entire car is on stands, so it's a little difficult to jack up just 
> one side now...
>
> I haven't tried a torch, all I have is a propane one anyway. I did try a 
> heat gun though... not quite the same, is it!
>
> I have the proper adjuster wrench, but it's useless on a chewed up 
> adjuster...
>
> I always remove and clean the wedge and tappets, and reassemble with 
> anti-seize.
>
> Guess I'm gonna drain the diff and remove the backplate then!!!
>
> Marc
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