jc43089 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 E36 rear wheel bearings suck the big one to replace... Anyone know how to get the e-brake cable out of the trailing arm? I think its just a snug fit and a lot of rust has frozen it in for eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 E36 rear wheel bearings suck the big one to replace... Anyone know how to get the e-brake cable out of the trailing arm? I think its just a snug fit and a lot of rust has frozen it in for eternity. I used a pneumatic chisel...hahahaha No clue on a nice way to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jc43089 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hmm, yea I don't want to buy another cable. I got the hub out no problem with a slide hammer. The axle is out and I tried the slide hammer on the bearing but it wouldn't budge. Ended up cutting a groove in the outer race with a die grinder and cutoff wheel. With some hammering and a chisel a chunk broke out and cut the back of my hand pretty good so that was the end of working on it until Monday when I am off work again. A little more cutting and it should come out. How did you reinstall the bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 I haven't done my bearings yet actually=( I have been regretting doing so since it sucks so bad. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 wasnt m3 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Is the ti the same as e30 or is it standard e36? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 patsbimmer1 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Should be the same as e30. I haven't done rears on either in a couple years but I do remember I was glad I had a lift and the parking brake cable was simple once I figured it out. You do need an alignment after if you pulled tje whole hub assembly/ control arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jc43089 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Does the cable just pull out? I tried pounding on it using a socket over the eyelet to hit the outer sleeve and it wouldn't move. Didn't hit it super hard though as I didn't want to damage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Earl Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Mine is the same as an e30. Someone come help me do it=P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dominic540 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 The cable has little chance of coming out of the trailing arm once it is that stuck. You could always detach the cable from the handbrake lever and pull it all of the way through. It would take a bit of work, but might be the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jc43089 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 The cable has little chance of coming out of the trailing arm once it is that stuck. You could always detach the cable from the handbrake lever and pull it all of the way through. It would take a bit of work, but might be the best option.That's what I was trying to confirm, thanks. I almost have the bearing cut through so I will just get it out that way. What methods have you guys used to reinstall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 B C Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I made my own bearing press out of some threaded rod, washers, nuts, large diameter sockets, and some random pieces of steel. This is the basic idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jc43089 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Looks good, I will do that. Also going to try using a larger brake cylinder hone to clean up the trailing arm bore before putting it in. Hopefully I will be done with this car on Monday, I need to get it back to the owner and help him get his e30 back together so he can break it in before winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest bigjae1976 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I have the SIR B90 tool that can easily press the bearings in...you can borrow it for some beer. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jc43089 Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I will take you up on that if I can't get them in redneck style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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E36 rear wheel bearings suck the big one to replace... Anyone know how to get the e-brake cable out of the trailing arm? I think its just a snug fit and a lot of rust has frozen it in for eternity.
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