S1 Rear Hub Removal

[88S1]

GreenV8S said:

88S1 said:

Ok, so can we clear this up, is this correct?

NS Rear - LH Thread
NS Front - RH Thread

OS Rear - RH Thread
OS Front - LH Thread

What do you mean by 'correct'?

There will be some cars like that. There will be others that are different. There are conflicting opinions about what is best from the engineering point of view. My own understanding suggests that both nuts on the nearside should be LHT but some manufacturers obviously think differently.

Ok, here’s another spanner to throw in, the nut on the rear is on the outside of the hub, but the nut on the front is on the inside, which would mean it’s thread should be opposite to the rear.

If that’s correct, then this ties up with my listed order.

Someone must know what the correct configuration is.

[phillpot]

GreenV8S said:

. My own understanding suggests that both nuts on the nearside should be LHT but some manufacturers obviously think differently.

Yes but, the front nuts are inside hence opposite thread

[GreenV8S]

phillpot said:

Yes but, the front nuts are inside hence opposite thread

If the nuts tighten in the direction that tends to roll the car forwards then that makes sense.

[shaunodude1]

I DONT KNOW IF THIS WILL HELP IT'S OUT OF SCORIPO HAYNES BOOK

[shaunodude1]

Sorry about side way pics I gave up trying

[phillpot]

shaunodude1 said:

Sorry about side way pics I gave up trying

No problem, the photo from Haynes manual I posted last Friday is the right way round

[88S1]

shaunodude1 said:

I DONT KNOW IF THIS WILL HELP IT'S OUT OF SCORIPO HAYNES BOOK

Ok, so that also agrees with my listed handings. Thanks.

[zombeh]

88S1 said:

Wasn’t sure if I was missing something obvious, there’s 2 big holes in the faceplate and thought they may be for something.

The holes in the hub face are for getting a socket through to the hub carrier bolts

[88S1]

Anyone know where to buy or what the correct name for little metal spring clip on the brake cable is called. One has broken as it was corroded and I can’t find them after searching.

[phillpot]

Don't bother, you can put a tie wrap around the outer sleeve once it's through the backplate but it shouldn't be slack enough to come out.

[88S1]

phillpot said:

Don't bother, you can put a tie wrap around the outer sleeve once it's through the backplate but it shouldn't be slack enough to come out.

Ok, I did eventually find this though.

[phillpot]

It's your money

[88S1]

phillpot said:

It's your money

Ordered a box of these, may do the job.

[88S1]

Anyone know what the drum backing plate on a S1 is from. It’s either hours of work or buy new/better ones. Searched and can’t seem to find anything. Any help appreciated.

[TVRees]

Find someone who can shotblast the old ones and then repaint them.

[88S1]

TVRees said:

Find someone who can shotblast the old ones and then repaint them.

Thanks. Wasn’t sure if shotblast would be too harsh, I’ll throw them in when the chassis gets sent then.

[greymrj]

Never ever needed to change one on any of the cars I have restored, except one where the entire brake mechanism had come adrift and destroyed pretty well everything! Shot blast or, if you are concerned about the amount of metal, get them chemically cleaned (less abrasive but usually dearer). I am lucky, top class chemical cleaner in Preston with a tank to do full chassis or shell if needed. (anybody in my area, they are called Ribble Technology (Preston) ltd.

[88S1]

greymrj said:

Never ever needed to change one on any of the cars I have restored, except one where the entire brake mechanism had come adrift and destroyed pretty well everything! Shot blast or, if you are concerned about the amount of metal, get them chemically cleaned (less abrasive but usually dearer). I am lucky, top class chemical cleaner in Preston with a tank to do full chassis or shell if needed. (anybody in my area, they are called Ribble Technology (Preston) ltd.

A Porsche refurb guy I know mentioned them to me too, as an alternative to shot blasting the chassis.

[greymrj]

It is less damaging and doesn't fill it with sand! However you MUST get it properly dried and be ready to paint the next day. Best to get a precise time to book in and get it back. Don't just deliver it or it may have to wait outside.

[phillpot]

88S1 said:

Anyone know what the drum backing plate on a S1 is from.

The rear drum brakes on all S's (with drum brakes) are from a Ford Sierra. Go for 1.8 or 2.0 litre. The 1.6 (was there a 1.3?) had smaller brakes and some top range/performance models had disc brakes.