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-==== Problems Associated with Drum Brake Rear Hubs ==== +[[:​techtalk:​menu|{{ ​ :​techtalk:​gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] 
-Article by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ((http://​xlforum.net/​vbportal/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1525902))+====== IH: Wheels, Brakes & Tires - Sub-01A ======
  
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 +==== Problems Associated with Drum Brake Rear Hubs ====
 +Article by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ((https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​140736-rear-hub-thread?​t=1525902))
  
   * The problems associated with drum brake rear hubs depends on your definition of what a problem is to you. If you have reoccurring problems with wheel bearing failure, brake performance or chain life, this info maybe helpful in tracking down the cause. ​   * The problems associated with drum brake rear hubs depends on your definition of what a problem is to you. If you have reoccurring problems with wheel bearing failure, brake performance or chain life, this info maybe helpful in tracking down the cause. ​
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   * All bearings referred to below are the right side.   * All bearings referred to below are the right side.
  
-  ​* 1952-1954 models: ​+**1952-1954 ​↓ models:**    
     * Used the asymmetric flange hub (smaller spoke flange on left side).     * Used the asymmetric flange hub (smaller spoke flange on left side).
     * Torrington needle bearing (9011).     * Torrington needle bearing (9011).
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     * This shield is same design as the swingarm Timken shields.     * This shield is same design as the swingarm Timken shields.
  
-  ​* 1955-E1958 models: ​+**1955-E1958 ​↓ models:** 
     * Used the 1st symmetric flange hub.     * Used the 1st symmetric flange hub.
     * No bearing change.     * No bearing change.
     * Used the grease shield assembly between right bearing and brake backing plate.     * Used the grease shield assembly between right bearing and brake backing plate.
  
-  ​* L1958-1962 models: ​+**L1958-1962 ​↓ models:** 
     * Same hub as previously used.     * Same hub as previously used.
     * U the double row '​duplex'​ ball bearing (9010).     * U the double row '​duplex'​ ball bearing (9010).
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     * Used the grease shield assembly between right bearing and brake backing plate.     * Used the grease shield assembly between right bearing and brake backing plate.
  
-  ​* 1963-1965 models: ​+**1963-1965 ​↓ models:** 
     * Same hub as previous.     * Same hub as previous.
     * Used two separate single bearings (9008) & (9009) stacked up.     * Used two separate single bearings (9008) & (9009) stacked up.
     * Grease shield is no longer used.     * Grease shield is no longer used.
  
-  ​* 1966-1972 models: ​+**1966-1972 ​↓ models:** 
     * The brake side hub flange was made thicker at the bolt mounting area.     * The brake side hub flange was made thicker at the bolt mounting area.
     * Longer drum lugs were used.     * Longer drum lugs were used.
     * No bearing change.     * No bearing change.
  
-  ​* 1973-1978 models: ​+**1973-1978 ​↓ models:** 
     * Some time between 1973 & 1975, brazing got replaced by welded construction.     * Some time between 1973 & 1975, brazing got replaced by welded construction.
     * No bearing change.     * No bearing change.
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-  * Regarding bearing issues.+  ​* **Regarding bearing issues.**
     * The most common of all hub complaints is the outer right side bearing being loose in the hub. This is very common on '66→ hubs but not as common '​63-'​65 and non existent on → '62.     * The most common of all hub complaints is the outer right side bearing being loose in the hub. This is very common on '66→ hubs but not as common '​63-'​65 and non existent on → '62.
     * This loose bearing is never a problem in itself. It won't leave you stranded. ​     * This loose bearing is never a problem in itself. It won't leave you stranded. ​
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