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PurpleGoat Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2019 Posts: 22
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Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:05 pm Post subject: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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How far does the dust cap get hammered in on the front wheel drums?
Pounded down all the way with big hammer until the shoulder bulge hits the drum?
Tapped in with medium force with plastic hammer?
I tapped mine in with plastic hammer using medium force. The dust caps are original to the car, as are the drums - so I know they fit... but I don't know how far they are supposed to go in... What is the definition of "fit"?
Is any amount OK as long as they don't pull off easily?
Mine still have a decent bit of the shoulder part showing. But I'm worried if I hit them harder they will get bent inward, or worse - permanently stuck in there.
Pics are appreciated if you have any!
Thanks,
Brian |
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Starbucket Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2007 Posts: 4029 Location: WA
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2020 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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Drive them until you can't pull them out with your hand then give them one more tap. |
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PurpleGoat Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2019 Posts: 22
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:03 pm Post subject: Re: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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I love the answer. I think I'm good. It is not going to come off by hand for sure.
Any recommendations for how to remove them? Screwdriver+hammer? Pry bar? I know they don't show as they are under my hubcaps, but I prefer to avoid doing damage for no reason.
Thank you,
Brian |
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Slip356 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2006 Posts: 394
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:33 am Post subject: Re: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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I use a large flat blade screwdriver under the lip between the drum & lip & twist around the cap till it comes loose.
Probably putting them on too tight in the first place |
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alanhall Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2006 Posts: 115 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:17 am Post subject: Re: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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To remove the cover, use a round rod or round large screwdriver shank (around 3/8 to 1/2 inch diameter) and lay it along the joint and using a hammer tap it inward to drive the cover, off moving it around the cover as it starts to loosen. Hard to describe in words but I think you will get the idea when you try it. |
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Lind Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2000 Posts: 9917 Location: idaho
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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alanhall wrote: |
To remove the cover, use a round rod or round large screwdriver shank (around 3/8 to 1/2 inch diameter) and lay it along the joint and using a hammer tap it inward to drive the cover, off moving it around the cover as it starts to loosen. Hard to describe in words but I think you will get the idea when you try it. |
Lind wrote: |
here are some photos of the easiest way to remove the bearing cap. just line up your socket extension and hit it with a hammer. it works incredibly well.
use the big end for late model bearing caps
use the small part for early model caps (demonstated on a late model cap, but you get the idea)
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janerick3 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2006 Posts: 1879 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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The extension bar method only works for later model, flanged dust caps that are pressed over the brake drum/rotor casting, not for 356s and earlier VWs with the split-style cap that is pressed into the opening. _________________ Thanks,
Jan K. |
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Starbucket Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2007 Posts: 4029 Location: WA
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Front wheel dust caps - how far to hammer in? |
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I just tap with an outward draw, alternating sides, with a Ball Peen hammer until I can pull it off. |
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