I'm replacing front pads and rotors. If I'm using new bearing races can I reuse the bearings as long as they are in good shape or should they be replaced when new races are used?
Thanks for any help
Thanks for any help
I went ahead and got new bearings and races instead of re-using the old ones. The rotors I got came with races already installed. The inner bearings fit just fine in the races, but the outer bearings do not. Not sure if I got the wrong part or if I need to swap those races out. I'm also getting differing stories on whether I should re-use the spindle nut, washer and cotter pins. Should these be re-used?
When ever you replace wheel bearings you should replace the races, as the bearings and races are wear harded. To not replace the races you will have earily bearing failure.