REFLECTOR:Matco Brakes
Dennis Martin
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Wed, 26 Nov 2003 15:06:24 -0700
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Possible solution to keep Matco washers from spinning
As everyone knows, the washer is not supposed to spin with the wheel
on our Matco brake system. I bought two new outside washers for my
wheels (I think I got them at NAPA, not sure). The new washers have
a bigger diameter, and are also a few thousandths thicker. I did
this because the rubber seal was popping out in one spot when I
torqued the nut tight enough to keep the washer from spinning when
rotating the wheels. I'm not flying yet, but I think this mod might
work.
FYI, I couldn't find the perfect size washer, so I had to reduce the
outside diameter with a die grinder. I ground it so close that the
rubber seal can't squeeze out now, and I can tighten it enough to
keep it from spinning with the wheel. With the factory washer, I
couldn't get it tight enough to prevent my washers from spinning.
All the best,
Dennis Martin
>Speaking of brakes, I rotated my main tires yesterday, inside to outside).
>
>I noticed the outside outer bearing on the right wheel had rotated
>somewhat. Enough to score the axle nut. It was well lubed and
>there was no play in the bearings before I removed the wheel, so I
>don't think I was running them to loose.
>
>Anybody have this happen to them with Matco's?
>
>I'm going to replace the bearing just in case, but need a new axle
>nut. I tried to access Matco's web site but I get a blank page?
>Maybe NAPA carries the nut, I know they will have the bearing.
>
>Scott
>
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<div><b>Possible solution to keep Matco washers from
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<div>As everyone knows, the washer is not supposed to spin with the
wheel on our Matco brake system. I bought two new outside
washers for my wheels (I think I got them at NAPA, not sure).
The new washers have a bigger diameter, and are also a few thousandths
thicker. I did this because the rubber seal was popping
out in one spot when I torqued the nut tight enough to keep the washer
from spinning when rotating the wheels. I'm not flying yet, but
I think this mod might work. </div>
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<div>FYI, I couldn't find the perfect size washer, so I had to reduce
the outside diameter with a die grinder. I ground it so close
that the rubber seal can't squeeze out now, and I can tighten it
enough to keep it from spinning with the wheel. With the factory
washer, I couldn't get it tight enough to prevent my washers from
spinning.</div>
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<div>All the best,</div>
<div>Dennis Martin</div>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Speaking of brakes, I rotated my
main tires yesterday, inside to outside).<br>
<br>
I noticed the outside outer bearing on the right wheel had rotated
somewhat. Enough to score the axle nut. It was well lubed
and there was no play in the bearings before I removed the wheel, so I
don't think I was running them to loose.<br>
<br>
Anybody have this happen to them with Matco's?<br>
<br>
I'm going to replace the bearing just in case, but need a new axle
nut. I tried to access Matco's web site but I get a blank page?
Maybe NAPA carries the nut, I know they will have the bearing.<br>
<br>
Scott<br>
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