idosubaru Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Got a noisy rear 1996 Legacy Lsi wheel bearing. I also have a set of rear hub assemblies (drum brakes) from an Impreza in great shape. How much time are we talking to "convert" the drum brake rear hubs to disc brake and use in the Legacy? If it's an in depth process I'll just buy the right hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Problem is to convert one to the other, you have to pull the hub. When the hub is pulled, half of the bearing will come with it. Sort of back to square one. Still have to install a bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 i think disc and drum rear assemblies are all the same and can be interchanged if you strip them down, without taking apart the hubs/bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 You'll need the disc brake backing plate to mount the caliper. Only way the backing plate comes off is first the hub has to be pulled. Plus I doubt if the drum brake backing plate has an hole for the ABS sensor. Could be wrong so look closely at both backing plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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