I ordered the Baer front/rear big brake package for my Cav. I was wondering what kind of work is involved with installing the kits, or if I should just pay a shop to do the installation. One thing I was really wondering about is the stock steering knuckle and wheel hubs. I know that Baer sends you new hubs, but will I have to have a machine shop modify the stock knuckle, or does Baer supply modified knuckles. Any info is appreciated.
the fronts is a remove whole entire front spindle setup and simply add theirs...
real easy...
the rear, pretty easy as well, wild weasle has a pretty indepth step by step on his webpage...
^^^really....I looked on his webpage, but I guess I didn't see it.
yea basically remove the lower ball joint....tie rod and strut....and hose that goes to caliper
remove
install baers piece
bleed brakes
get alingment
done
you may not have to get an alignment just depends
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well not the ball joint itself... just the castle nut ON the ball joint....
what about the wheel bearings and @!#$ like that, do you actualkly get a new hub, spindle, wheel bearing, caliper bracket, pads, rotors, calipers, hardwear? you get ALL that?
^^^apparently. I can't wait to get 'em installed.
^^ do me a favor, when you get the stuff send me a pic or at least PM me and let me know if it really does come with EVERYTHING
thanks
Darkstars wrote:what about the wheel bearings and @!#$ like that, do you actualkly get a new hub, spindle, wheel bearing, caliper bracket, pads, rotors, calipers, hardwear? you get ALL that?
basically in the front... yup.... everything...
the hub and bearing is one piece.... and usually bling blowww! in appearance
the spindle is already modded,
the brakes come already together with pads etc...
literally its a full kit.
Yeah, it comes with everything you need. The front "install" is basically just a knuckle replacement. It comes completely assembled with the caliper attached and everything. You remove the stock knuckle, take off the ABS sensor and put it on the new one, and install the new knuckle.
The rear is a bit more work, but actually easier to do.
If you've never removed ball joints or tie rod ends before, be careful not to tear the boots.
Buy a proper set of flare nut wrenches for the lines. DO NOT just use regular wrenches or you'll end up stripping nuts. You'll need both metric and SAE.
Click my sig to get to my instructions for the rear kit.
