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Flying scotsman

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« on: February 23, 2012, 08:35:18 PM »
I am going to be changing the front pads and discs this weekend, should I change the front bearings, when I have got the hubs off. The bearings are ok just now, there is no play or noise.

Also does anyone know who stocks the bearings in Glasgow?

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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2012, 09:32:12 PM »
You would be giving yourself a job that is not really needed,but I would check/replace the inner hub seal,if the motor has been running in mud the seal lips can be worn away so that the bearing fails after its next dip in deep mud!
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2012, 06:27:55 AM »
Hi.  Not sure if you should do the job or not but if I were you I might be tempted to when you're in & amongst the brakes.  In Glasgow I'd get the bearing item number & try BSL (Bearing Services Ltd) on 0141-445 2256.

Good luck, Alan.

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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2012, 08:58:19 AM »
Thanks guys,

I think i might just leave them for now.


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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2012, 10:04:15 AM »
I'd leave the bearings alone, unless they feel rough...
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2012, 04:49:03 PM »
Buy the bearings there not expensive. At least you got them if you find a problem and would be there for the future. Remeber te seals. ;)
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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2012, 08:25:34 PM »
I got bearing kits from Unipart, included all seals and gaskets for about £20
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2012, 10:22:00 PM »

I've got mine from Dingbro. Various depots in Strathclyde and Lanarkshire.

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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2012, 11:36:31 PM »
Make sure you have 12 point sockets (from my own painful experience) :(
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2012, 08:04:37 AM »
Thanks for all the advice!!! 

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