Wheel hubs

Post by **Sidney'61** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:07 pm

Hi,
I noticed when working on the car the other day that on of the wheel hubs is missing a small chunk off the side.<br>

<br> I didn't see anything like that oin the hub on the other side so I assume it's not supposed to be there

Is it a major problem or will I be fine to just leave it?

Thanks

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:10 pm

I guess someone beat it with a big hammer to get it off at some point in the past.... If you canot see any cracks radiating from it then it will probably be OK - I'd keep an eye on it though but in reality I would get another....
ps - its the brake drum, not the hub

Post by **Sidney'61** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:41 pm

Thanks for the quick response Rich, I've probably got some spare drums somewhere in my garage

PSL184 wrote:ps - its the brake drum, not the hub

Oh dear, the kid who's planning on studying mechanical engineering next year can't even distinguish between the different parts of a wheel...

Post by **Peetee** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:42 am

Oh dear, the kid who's planning on studying mechanical engineering next year can't even distinguish between the different parts of a wheel

Don't worry. The term 'Engineer' doesn't mean much anymore. Engineers everywhere constantly bemone the overuse and dilution of their once-proud title. It's their fave moan.
They've got a point though. I mean, a sanitary engineer didn't design the Channel Tunnel.

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:21 am

I mean, a sanitary engineer didn't design the Channel Tunnel.

Are you sure about that look

how long the Victorian sewer network has lasted.
Point taken about the diluting of the title engineer but what about the degree status now you can even get them in Carpet Fitting............

Post by **Peetee** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:00 am

Ah, perhaps I'm getting my terms mixed. I meant a toilet cleaner. Is a sewer designer a sanitary or sanitation engineer?

Funny thing is, I used to work with a couple of guys who had been the Geologists at the Channel Tunnel face. They said that it was the quantity of seawater gushing into the newly cut tunnel left right and centre that was the primary reason most new starters on the job never returning on their second day.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:22 pm

Don't worry - Mechanical Engineering has little to do with wheels/hubs etc these days! I've just retired from a Career as a Professional Mechanical Engineer and I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. Underpaid and under valued compared to just about any other Professional. If I had my time again - I would go for a career in Railway Engineering - mostly Civil Engineering with some Mechanical thrown in.

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:25 pm

any trade skill is underpaid now anyway

Post by **Matt** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:35 pm

The drums on the 1st mog we had all had sections around the outside missing like that. We had no probs at all

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:11 pm

Obviously the 'rim' does add strength - so if you have some drums that are not broken - better to use them. But really - that little bit missing is unlikely to cause any problems.

Post by **Peetee** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:26 pm

...except a wheel balance issue...maybe.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:33 pm

Nah - it's tiny - and at v small radius!!