Rear axles with SVT brakes...

blueovalfanatic · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 06:21 PM

I am in the process of installing the SVC supplied Moser axles with the SVT rear brakes. I got the spacers, bearings and retainers pressed on, and mounted the backing plates. I then put the axles in and installed the 4 bolts with the "C" shaped Moserthings- whatever they're called; it's basically what holds the bearing/axle in the housing.

Well, the right axle spins freely, but the left axle apparently needs trimmed a bit. The manual suggests cutting 3/16" off the end of the axle. here is where my question lies...

I have a friend with a bandsaw type steel saw that would cut through it like butter, but I am wondering if I have any other options. It seems that after the axle is trimmed, it would still need ground a bit to angle the end of the axle. If thats the case, couldn't I just use the grinder to shorten the axle up a bit? My only concern would be heat build-up from the grinding wheel. Would this effect the hardness of the axle? Should I not try it? The axle got hard to turn withing the last several turns of the nuts, so I don't think i'd need to take off a whole lot.

Thanks for any suggestions
Greg

lineslinger · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 06:42 PM

The band saw or what I think is actually called a "cutoff" saw would leave you with the least amount of burring, give you a "cold" cut, thus not compromising the temper of the steel and leave you with a level and even result.
You can follow up with a dremel metal grinding disc or a fine metal file to clean up the cut and smooth it to your satisfaction. As for the taper the grinder should be fine as long as you don't get too aggresive with it and keep the heat build up under control.
Another option would be to have a machine shop mill it down or even have it shortened and tapered with a CNC process although that process starts to get expensive and may not be necessary for your needs

blueovalfanatic · #3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2006, 06:56 AM

Thanks for the response. After reading your post and thinking about it, you're right. No point in getting in a hurry. I will have my friend cut the axle down a bit.

Thanks,
Greg