Any ideas...?

[gmduncan]

Any ideas on how to separate the dust shield from the spindle? I can cut it off, but I still need the spindle separated. Thank you, George

 

[doran4x]

Spindle needs to be separated from the caliper bracket. The dust shield is sandwiched between the two. Clamp the caliper bracket in a vise. Try using a brass or rubber mallet to free the spindle. A little heat can’t hurt. Also you can use a chisel to get in between the two pieces. Slow and steady.


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[Apogee]

X2...I would heat the caliper bracket with a torch, as I've always had the best luck with expanding the outer part when it's a difficult shape to put in a press like that.

 

[gmduncan]

I put the caliper bracket in a vice and tapped on the spindle. Out popped the spindle. Thank you for the help...

 

[ba123]

yeah, the caliper bracket is what's holding it

it's sandwiched. gotta wiggle them apart or torch or find a spot to hammer sometime in-between to separate, but you might mess something up that way.

I ditched my original sheilds in favor of some nice new ones steel ones...I think all the vendors have the same galvanized set and they look good that way.

Don't have a better pic but can take one if you want one:


I also think I have my '76 stock ones that are painted black--I think I mounted and then it sat and then I removed.

 

[ba123]

I put the caliper bracket in a vice and tapped on the spindle. Out popped the spindle. Thank you for the help...

oops...just saw this and already posted.

nice!