Yes; one inner, one outer.

By Kurt (205.250.112.91) on Friday, May 13, 2005 - 04:03 pm:

So how many bearings are on each side - one outer and one inner?

By Kurt (205.250.112.91) on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 09:27 am:

thanks.

so I imagine any bit of play like I have is bad, or is it normal to have some?

By Kyle Thomson (24.83.29.123) on Monday, May 09, 2005 - 05:44 am:

my honda manual says 83 lb-ft

By Kurt (205.250.112.91) on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 10:58 pm:

So does anyone know the torque setting for the centre nut on the rear?

By Kyle Thomson (24.83.29.123) on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 10:44 pm:

Thats because you guys didn't use the spacer inbetween the 2 bearings, so when you tightened down the nut, you were destroying the outer bearing. It was only pushing on the inner race and forced it to twist the bearing cage until it rubbed the races and heated up

By Knifeboy (154.20.234.195) on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 10:37 pm:

I destroyed both my rear bearings shortly after doing the 4x100 swap and rear disc conversion. (something about cornering too hard for the poor little things) When mine went they had lots of play and they made loud grinding noises while the car was rolling. Justin replaced them using only a bench vise and hammer. After a little tinkering Justin used his smartness to rig up an antibearingthrashing setup on my car and I've gone over a year now without having to replace any bearings. I can't remember exact what we did so I'll let Justin explain it to you.

By Knifeboy (154.20.234.195) on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 10:35 pm:

I destroyed both my rear bearings shortly after doing the 4x100 swap and rear disc swap. (something about cornering too hard for the poor little things) When mine went they had lots of play and they made loud grinding noises while the car was rolling. Justin replaced them using only a bench vise and hammer. After a little tinkering Justin used his smartness to rig up an antibearingthrashing setup on my car and I've gone over a year now without having to replace any bearings. I can't remember exact what we did so I'll let Justin explain it to you.

By Adrian (Evocivic) (203.42.97.141) on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 04:48 pm:

Bearings are pressed into the drums so not a benchtop operation. You can't really hurt the bearings by overtightening as they are ball races with a spacer between the two inners, not tapered roller bearings like in later models. If there is play then the only way to get rid of it is with new bearings.

I've never seen new drums come with bearings but I guess some people might sell them that way.

By Kurt (205.250.112.91) on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 02:46 pm:

Was adjusting my E Brake today with the car jacked up and noticed that I have some slight free play in what appears to be the rear wheel bearing. I may be wrong here but there should be no play at all right? I checked it by grabbing the top and bottom of the tier and giving it some tugs each way.

Now, I am using the stock brakes of which I completely rebuilt except for the drums so....if I buy new drums do they come with the bearing in place or is it cheaper to just by the bearing....if so is this something I can do on the bench or do they have to be pressed in and out. Have not checked my manuals yet just wondering if anyone else has came accross this.

Oh, and what is the torque setting for the centre nut on the rear? I recall torquing mine at 74 ft/lbs and am hoping I have not over tightened and wrecked the bearings

- Kurt