MR-S Rear Hub Discussion
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Another nefty thing about these hubs.....when you're replacing a bearing, the inside race can be pressed off since there is a lip present. Oem miata hubs don't have a lip to access on this part of the bearing.
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Excellent point. On that topic, what’s everyone’s bearing du jour? Will be installing mine sometime soon, still need to order bearings.
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Another plus! Usually, I'd just change the hub and bearing because I always hack up the hub trying to get the race off... like the 1st couple images I posted. Awesomeness
you need to replace the spacer? I've got bunches extra somewhere
you need to replace the spacer? I've got bunches extra somewhere
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Reusing the hub, even these, gets a big "meh" from me. The OEM hubs have been shown to have a finite service life, somewhere in the 125-150hr range before failure becomes probable. I generally suggest pulling them at the 50-75hr mark, or every 12-18 events (HPDE). In practice, I do mine once a year. Even with the MR2 hubs, I wouldn't want to go much further than 100-120hrs or so, so every 2 years. If the bearings last that long, and they should, then you would just 2x your normal interval and replace both at the same time.
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Started my instal this afternoon, and I am having difficulty getting the stub axle far enough into the hub for the nut to engage. Can use large hammer, but that may not be the best way ...
Any helpful hints on this step would be appreciated. Car is 04 MSM, but as far as I am aware the only difference to an NB is at the Diff end of the driveshaft.
Thanks all!
Any helpful hints on this step would be appreciated. Car is 04 MSM, but as far as I am aware the only difference to an NB is at the Diff end of the driveshaft.
Thanks all!
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