Redtop 14 2 Cars Posted May 4, 2009 Has anyone ever replaced the rear bearings with brass inserts? I was told that back when 305's and the likes were rife some people switched to brass inserts rather than replacing the bearings, as it would last alot longer and also put 2 grease nipples in so you could lube the axle. Thinking of doing this to my axle when it's due it's next rebuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted May 4, 2009 I've not heard of the brass bearings but I have heard of the Phosfor Bronze, I'm not sure how similar the two materials are. Heres a Topic http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...++Bronze*++beam* And theres another informative one here http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...++Bronze*++beam* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackStreetRacecars 3 Posted May 4, 2009 I have been thinkin alot about this recently, but more down a composite or polymer type affair.... I have seen bearing made in polymers with lubricants included which would negate the use of grease nipples etc.... PolytetraFluoroEthylene (spelling)is a good one i believe.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 4, 2009 Otherwise simply known as PTFE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MerlinGTI 3 Posted May 4, 2009 Im digging the phospher bronze setup, certinally sounds like theres no 'off the shelf' kits though which is a shame. The guy pugtorque used seems to have vanished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackStreetRacecars 3 Posted May 4, 2009 Otherwise simply known as PTFE. we all know that.. . I was just showing off that I paid a bit of attention in my materials lectures(in between sleeping) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,526 Posted May 4, 2009 I've considered having some bushes made a couple of times to the point of drawing them up, I suppose one of these days I should try them, phosphor bronze isn't cheap though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) PTFE wouldn't be much good, even the high graphite/moly filled ones would slowly flow away under that pressure, needs to be phosphor bronze, you might get away with a self-lubricating Oilite Nylon but I'd be worried about stiction and cracking under impacts. 4 wishbones and a subframe... Edited May 4, 2009 by Rippthrough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SurGie 54 Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) I beleive that 205 parts were selling them, however they are not around any more, the owner paul, was i think his user name was 205turbo or paul205turbo. I wanted to get some of these but carnt so i just ant driving in the rain as much as i can once my recon 205 is sorted out. Edited May 4, 2009 by SurGie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,623 Posted May 4, 2009 I'm sure there would be some off the shelf bushes/bearings that could be used, either as a straight fit or machined down to fit. I remember seeing some oilite bearings advertised on a bearing website and the ones that sounded about the right dimensions were pretty cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
