Hey everyone
Just after an idea here - i have a couple of drum backing plates setup ready to install on my mini.
Ive noted you have to remove the rear outer hub but are the existing bearings reused / touched/ removed at all ? Should i replace the rear bearings ? Thinking of ordering them with the next UK shipment if need be
Whats the basic process ?

Thanks !

Yes the bearing will need to come off with the hub. They usually come off without a drama.

If they come off without a fight, and are carefully removed and replaced in the same order and without any dirt, then they will be perfectly fine.

If you need to remove the bearing with a puller or using a drift, then you should replace it.

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All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

I like to wash them in turps and repack them with new grease...

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white spirit is the best thing to remove the old grease

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Why is that Mick? What does white spirit offer?
I've always wondered why there is so much of it on the hardware shelves..

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

white spirits is turps....isnt it ?

Anyway ill grab some new rear bearings from minisport as they are cheap and might be needed.

probably... shops put both of them on the shelf so you think you need a bottle of each

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