kory1986 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hello lads do any of you have any experience of changing the rear wheel bearing on a ford focus mk2 55 plate 1.6 zetec it looks fairly simple as it has to be changed as a whole unit not just the bearing so there's no pressing involved. Looks like it's literally just take the wheel hub off disconet the abs censor unbolt old wheel bearing unit then bolt on new easy but does any one know if I need to take the rear brake shoes off which I hope not cause I hate doing them those springs are such a pain in the ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 If you are buying a new hub with the bearings already in place:- Remove wheel, undo hub nut, release handbrake, pull drum off. Push drum back on, torque new hub nut to 235nm, replace wheel. If you are buying just the bearings:- Remove wheel, undo hub nut, release handbrake, pull drum off, remove circlip from bearing, press bearing out, press new bearing in, replace circlip. Push drum back on, torque new hub nut to 235nm, replace wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kory1986 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 If you are buying a new hub with the bearings already in place:- Remove wheel, undo hub nut, release handbrake, pull drum off. Push drum back on, torque new hub nut to 235nm, replace wheel. If you are buying just the bearings:- Remove wheel, undo hub nut, release handbrake, pull drum off, remove circlip from bearing, press bearing out, press new bearing in, replace circlip. Push drum back on, torque new hub nut to 235nm, replace wheel. thanks m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I think the abs sensor is also part of the hub assembly Which makes the job even easier as you don't need to try and free it off before buying a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I have one the same year and its a Disc rear brake ? Im just getting to the point where mine need doing so do let me know how you got on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Drive into garage, hand mechanic the key and walk out. Works every time for me. Before you say anything I am perfectly capable of doing it myself but its not worth the hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdeor Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Disc or drum brakes ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Drum brakes - mentions brake shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Drive into garage, hand mechanic the key and walk out. Works every time for me. Before you say anything I am perfectly capable of doing it myself but its not worth the hassle. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) If you are buying a new hub with the bearings already in place:- Remove wheel, undo hub nut, release handbrake, pull drum off. Push drum back on, torque new hub nut to 235nm, replace wheel. If you are buying just the bearings:- Remove wheel, undo hub nut, release handbrake, pull drum off, remove circlip from bearing, press bearing out, press new bearing in, replace circlip. Push drum back on, torque new hub nut to 235nm, replace wheel. Just out of interest, Why would you need to remove a hub nut? If the unit is a complete unit, is it not remove wheel, disconect any wiring, remove the securing nuts from behind the hub assembly and draw the unit off? Does the Focus require leaving the stub axle in situ? My Cavalier was a complete unit (4 nuts holding it in from behind the drum assembly) and I never had to remove the hub nut? On a rear wheel drive yes! Or if your doing the front end! but on the cavvy it was a doddle! Just wondering? Edited March 4, 2016 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 It's a rear wheel on a Focus, with drum brakes. The nut holds the drum / bearing assembly on the stub axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 It's a rear wheel on a Focus, with drum brakes. The nut holds the drum / bearing assembly on the stub axle. Ah I see! Thanks for that! Been looking at a 56 plate focus locally, Once I am on better hours I hope to get myself one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 They are a decent motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kory1986 Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks for all the help lads got it sorted now pretty easy relly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kory1986 Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Ah I see! Thanks for that! Been looking at a 56 plate focus locally, Once I am on better hours I hope to get myself one! there decent motors m8 it's been my favourite car I had so far it handles great fairly good with petrol on long journeys two you can get a decent one for around 3000 with low miles top spec model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Ah I see! Thanks for that! Been looking at a 56 plate focus locally, Once I am on better hours I hope to get myself one! I've got a 2004 focus st170 for sale, £1100. Only selling because plans have changed. I love that little car :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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