Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Assembly And Service Manual

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SECTION F -SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY-
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ROTOR/HUB
GM-based Upright (through chassis 2086)
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LATE DESIGN WITH CUSTOM UPRIGHTS
Camaro Brake Caliper
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Optional 4-piston Caliper
GENERAL INSTALLATION
Parts are listed on page 22.
Pin drive : If the rotor is not already installed on the pin
drive hub, torque the drive pins to 35 lb-ft (with high-
strength thread locking compound, i.e. Locktite
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red) and
the nuts to 35 lb-ft.
If you ever need to remove the pins, they will have to be
heated to 300 deg. to weaken the bond. Excessive heat will
weaken the pins.
Always grind the rotor after installing the wheel bearing
races. If you don't have a special driver for the races, let
the auto machine shop install them.
Clean off the grinding dust thoroughly before putting
grease in the hub and installing the bearings and inner
seals.
Install the dust shields onto the steering knuckles if
desired.
Install the hub onto the stub axle with a special (tanged)
washer and castle nut.
With new wheel bearings, torque the axle nut to 20 lbft.
Loosen the nut and re-torque to 15 lb-inches., then tighten
to the nearest cotter pin hole. Install the cotter pin through
the access hole in the side of the pin-drive hub.
Install the brake calipers and pads using new hardware
kits. Use
silicone grease on all sliding surfaces.
Note that the calipers and handed. Install them with their
bleeder nipple at the top.
Connect the brake line to the caliper, using the supplied
banjo bolt and copper washer. If you still get seepage past
the copper washer, but the seat is not too bad, you may use
a special sealing washer available from Earls or E.R.A.
GM FRONT CALIPER ASSEMBLY
More installation details are posted at
erareplicas.com/427man/ under GM pad replacement.