Cracked tunnel behind bearing carrirer

[1nc 2000]

Nothing wrong with running the wedge.
Make sure it is in the driveshaft far enough so when torqued it is under the bearing and not the brake rotor.

 

[Kevin]

The one that someone got me has a flange so it will only go in so far

 

[Richard Hodgins]

I think he means the "Ball Bearings" were good & tight most likely cuz they never spun like they were born to do

Exactly. The bearing itself was still good (seals intact, well greased and spun freely).

 

[NYTurbo]

The one that someone got me has a flange so it will only go in so far

THats the PEFI one I’d imagine. Designed very well

 

[WinderFab]

BOP’s also has a washer and can only go in so far

 

[stgdz]

I took a couple from my iPhone to better explain to the installer what was happening!

PM me your number or email, I will send them! Not sure how to place a video on here!

 

[jonlafon1]

Run your sleds with track in air and watch for any movement in your caliper/ rotor if your three mounting bolts are tight then you have a problem.

The problem is not the wedge. The problem is the rotor/bearing is cocked on the shaft/not seated properly. OR the shaft is not true ( not likely but possible). Been through brake wobble and it was MY FAULT. Still think it helps if the skid is removed from sled when removing/re installing brake rotor. It makes it a lot easier to align the brake assembly on the shaft/tunnel when tightening 3 bolts on inside of tunnel. The shaft has no tension on it with skid removed.

 

[KnappAttack]

That will crack a chassis guaranteed when you can see it like that! Horrible movement!

 

[FrozenTows4]

Gman25...
Did you double check your shaft to see if it was true?
Could you have taken a hit & bent the shaft just a little? Amazing how little it takes to bend them.

Reason I ask is aprox 3500 & 6500 miles ago new shafts, bearings, and wedges were installed into our machines.
Shafts & Bearings purchased summer 2020.
Bearing to shaft clearance was very close. Had to be placed perfect or would not slide on. Not sure how it could go on crooked.
Wedge locked the bearing at way less than 20ftlbs.
Wedge has been locked at 40ftlbs since.
Rotor still has some float. No perceived caliper movement.

KnappAttacks method is definitely fail safe. Especially for a very low mileage shaft.
Not sure how necessary it is for a new shaft & bearing? Unless tolerances have grown since 2020?

Again, Gman25, make sure the shaft itself is not tweaked. Otherwise you'll be doing this all over again.
Excellent repair by the way!

 

[Motorhead]

Thanks for posting this!

 

[Gman25]

Hey fellas i installed 3 wedges on 3 winders all with new bdx axles with new caliper/ axle bearings this was the only sled that has cracked so far
Whoever posted video of your caliper moving up and down pull that immediately you will for sure find some cracking beginning. I should have shot a video of mine before pulling it apart.
Upon reassembly i will check run out with dial indicator for sure
Should have checked all three shafts when they were delivered before putting drivers on

 

[Motorhead]

Hey fellas i installed 3 wedges on 3 winders all with new bdx axles with new caliper/ axle bearings this was the only sled that has cracked so far
Whoever posted video of your caliper moving up and down pull that immediately you will for sure find some cracking beginning. I should have shot a video of mine before pulling it apart.
Upon reassembly i will check run out with dial indicator for sure
Should have checked all three shafts when they were delivered before putting drivers on

Sled saw no miles with wobble. It was repaired prior!