Wheel bearing covers don't fit after a brake upgrade

[draksia]

I recently upgraded the front brakes on my 74 with an EMPI wide 5 disc brake kit. Everything went together just fine until I got to putting the wheel bearing covers on and I can not for the life of me get them to go one. The rim of the brake just seems slightly too big.

Would it be safe to sand the inside of the cover a bit until it fits tightly or any other ideas?


Thanks

[KAmes]

I have had this problem, in my case I was trying to put new covers on new discs. They wouldn't fit so I used the old ones. Years later I bought different new ones and they fit. I wouldn't hesitate to alter the covers however you see fit, I would be more reluctant to alter the discs themselves. If you just can't get it you may need to look for different covers. I've had some luck using a piece of steel plumbing pipe that just fits around the bearing cover and a bigger hammer. Get a cap for one end of the pipe to make a good hammering surface.

Edit: Common sense tells me hitting it hard might not be good for the bearings but I haven't come to grief yet doing it. It's never too late though.

[mondshine]

[quote=Edit: Common sense tells me hitting it hard might not be good for the bearings but I haven't come to grief yet doing it. It's never too late though. [/quote]

I like the way you worded that KA, hope to see you guys in Athens.

[KAmes]

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