Brake Shield

[nickpeacock36]

I finally found the cause of an annoying vibration, Has anybody seen this happen before?34343435

[Bigrig]

Glad you sorted it mate!! Never seen that before.

[nickpeacock36]

Thanks for the help Scotty, i didnt need the big socket you mentioned. I had to tap the bearing lock ring round with a screwdriver (not very hard) Is there a method to tightening the lock ring properly?

[Bigrig]

Thanks for the help Scotty, i didnt need the big socket you mentioned. I had to tap the bearing lock ring round with a screwdriver (not very hard) Is there a method to tightening the lock ring properly?

No worries mate - as said, didn't know if you'd have the large nut or the rings.

I use the circlip pliers to tighten them - they don't need to be overly tight, just firm.

[YNOT]

I haven't seen that before.

The lock nut should be done up untill it just touches then a couple of degrees more to put a small amount of preload on the bearings.

Tony

[nickpeacock36]

I haven't seen that before.

The lock nut should be done up untill it just touches then a couple of degrees more to put a small amount of preload on the bearings.

Tony
Thanks Tony. After a quick spin the hub was warmer than the other side so i backed it off a little. Anything to worry about? Gonna price up those guages later

[YNOT]

Thanks Tony. After a quick spin the hub was warmer than the other side so i backed it off a little. Anything to worry about? Gonna price up those guages later

A little bit of heat is nothing to worry about, Patrol wheel bearings are very robust.

Check these guages;

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VDO-GENUINE-EXHAUST-TEMP-GAUGE-PYROMETER-/120693087736?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c19de5df8

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Exhaust-pyro-and-boost-gauge-kit-vdo-pyrometer_W0QQitemZ260761673784QQcategoryZ6763QQcm dZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI %26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clki d%3D8162074177924104384

The second link is what I'm using. Very easy to fit and the thinner probe reacts very quickly to exhaust temperature changes.
I'm using a 30psi boost gauge, 15psi is not high enough for a ZD30.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Was having a look at those shields today - I figure I'll just cut the bottom half off and leave the air scoop (that's funnels air into the disc) attached ... I'm not overly plastered yet, so that decision is likely to change!!! LOL

[nickpeacock36]

A little bit of heat is nothing to worry about, Patrol wheel bearings are very robust.

Check these guages;

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VDO-GENUINE-EXHAUST-TEMP-GAUGE-PYROMETER-/120693087736?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c19de5df8

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Exhaust-pyro-and-boost-gauge-kit-vdo-pyrometer_W0QQitemZ260761673784QQcategoryZ6763QQcm dZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI %26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clki d%3D8162074177924104384

The second link is what I'm using. Very easy to fit and the thinner probe reacts very quickly to exhaust temperature changes.
I'm using a 30psi boost gauge, 15psi is not high enough for a ZD30.

Tony

Will i need a kit to bolt them onto the Pillar or dash? I dont have anywhere to fix them in dash

[YNOT]

Will i need a kit to bolt them onto the Pillar or dash? I dont have anywhere to fix them in dash

Autron make a nice pillar pod; http://www.autron.com.au/newweb/index1024.htm

Tony

[nickpeacock36]

Autron make a nice pillar pod; http://www.autron.com.au/newweb/index1024.htm

Tony
Ok Guages and pillar pod purchased (good old Ebay) Theres gonna be some head scratching and cursing when they arrive.

[XLR8]

Just seen this thread and I have just had to weld up one of my rear ones for the same thing. I've been chasing that rattle for a couple of months.

[Bigrig]

Ok Guages and pillar pod purchased (good old Ebay) Theres gonna be some head scratching and cursing when they arrive.

Hahaha ... love those moments - the times when you are starting to fit the parts and the kids are asking why they call that particular part a "you f'ing b@stard"!!!! LMFAO

Good luck with it mate - you'll no doubt get plenty of help on here.

[growler2058]

Wasn't there a thread about leaving the back late off the front discs?? I can't find it anyone know what the general consensus was leaving them out

[YNOT]

Wasn't there a thread about leaving the back late off the front discs?? I can't find it anyone know what the general consensus was leaving them out

This is the thread; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3424-Stones-between-the-dust-cover-and-disc-rotars.&highlight=backing+plates

The general consensus, leave them on if you are a tourer, take them off or modify them if you like to go hardcore.

Tony

[growler2058]

Cheers Tony theyre a gonner

[Bigrig]

I'm going to have a lash modifying them!! Hehe ... this will be funny!!! lol

[growler2058]

I'm going to have a lash modifying them!! Hehe ... this will be funny!!! lol

Cant wait to see the foters HAH

[Bigrig]

Cant wait to see the foters HAH

Only if it works!!! LOL