How to Adjust & Preload Tapered Roller Wheel Bearings (Classic Cars/Trailers) | Tech Tip 16

Tapered Roller Bearings. Not the most common type of wheel bearing these days, but nevertheless, still used in a few applications. Get a long and happy life from your bearings, and keep them adjusted correctly. Here's how.
The car in the video is my 1978 Ford Capri running a Modified 2.0 Pinto Engine. If Classic Cars are your thing, check out this playlist. Maintenance, Tech Tips, Track Days, it's all here:
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[@gellotion]

2001 VW Cabrio, was doing a simple rear brake job and found tapered bearings pressed into the rotor. Hadn't worked on bearings before so i backed off and called a few shops.. Dealer wanted $450 In Labor alone. An independent shop said $375 including parts.. they refused to use the Brembo pads and rotors i had already bought online and i didn't want to hassle with a return and heavy shipping costs. Watched a bunch of videos but this was the first one to really explain how to do the job. Back to doing it myself...Thanks for saving me the cash!

[@dagwoodsbumstead312]

There should'nt be any play. None

[@felipevalles8041]

I learn myself how to tight this kind of bearings,get a long 27mm socket and tight then by hand,I did it that way on my 01 Explorer Sport Trac..leaving no play at all but making sure the spinning is free and smooth like butter.,thanks for the video👍🏻

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

My wheels on my FX35 do not move freely and smoothly, i was thinking of replacing all 4 wheel bearings as i just replaced my brake pads and rotors!

[@Cressida_mx73]

Almost no other car channel I've found explained this simply. Thank you

[@M70ACARRY]

My 2002 Kia Rio uses different width spacers to adjust preload. there are 21 different spacers to choose from. A special tool is required,as well.

[@ajma1966]

Nice break disks! Are they compatible with Escort's OEM wheels?

[@musicmandz]

thanks i was looking for bearing model

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Cheers Bro from NZ best informative vid Ive seen yet on this simple yet money saving techneek. Will do mine tomorrow.

[@ETA555]

Love your videos. Entertaining and useful information.

[@gellotion]

Best Video i've seen on this!

[@davidwrenford4291]

That answered my question very well. Thankyou

[@timsmith8687]

Thank you for a great video very informative.

[@thepatchgamer5259]

yo good job man keep up the good work

[@timsmith8687]

Thank you good video, great tips.

[@arunpandaran1604]

Thanks for sharing

[@alanw5812]

This video is same of other videos,they teach you how to hand feel,HOW TO HAND FEEL ?