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I am doing a full replacement of front brakes at 45, 200K miles. The front is overdo for a change. My ? is this... I have new Hubs, rotors, and performance pads. What is the name of the part, that keeps the hub in the rotor. Is it the hub keeper? Where can I get one, besides the dealership? Can any auto shop/machine shop press them in on the new parts / press out for old parts.

Thx! Tap

99saleen351r

What do you mean new hubs????All you need is the rotors and pads. http://www.streetrodparts.tv/Install_11brakes.htm heres a diagram
You need the rotor and pads then you remove the nut and bearings and swap them to the new rotor.There is no pressing involved.
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Heres another link http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...rakes_install/

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I have the upgraded Ford performance brakes. The Hub and bearings are a one piece assembly. The bearings are not removable on my model. In order to lube bearings, you have to purchase a new "sealed from factory" hub assembly. On my rotors, the hub/bearing assembly slides into place. Then, there is a backing plate with fingers, like a starburst that line up with the back of the hub. It is pressed into place in order to keep the hub/bearing in the rotor assembly. Thanks for the brake install article. I viewed it before posting. My hub is different than th 5.0 model pictured.

I had the rotors off last month, to see what I was in for. The rotor comes off with the hub/bearing and backing plate in one piece.

Thanks for the input and quick reply.

James

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The reason I am replacing the Hub/bearing, is because the bearings are dry. My wife took a trip in January to visit her family up north, and drove thru alot of salty, snow/ice covered roads. Upon her return, I noticed a dry bearing noise coming from the front end. It has gradually gotten worse. The 5.0 article is correct, in my application. But, I need to replace the hub/bearing also. This is the reason for the hub... If I were not replacing the hub/bearing, all would be well. Thanks for any input you may have.

Thanks, James

99saleen351r

Ok makes sence...Ive acually never done the brakes on mine yet cause it only has 4,ooo miles but I guess I know what I'm in for thouGood luck with the install