Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Taking apart R98s?!

  1. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    #2 Nathan, May 17, 2009
    I've taken a set apart before. They used Blue type Loctite on the bolts.

    I bought a little tool that goes in a socket. Used a breaker bar to work them loose then a socket wrench to remove. I'd mail you this tool as it was good and strong but I lent it out...you know the rest of the story there.

    DO NOT lose a bolt, you cannot buy these things..ask me how I know.
     
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    #3 CamtheWookie, May 17, 2009
    So you finally got a set? Did you trade your 18's or just buy a set?
     
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    #4 miniconcarne, May 17, 2009
    I used a boxed end wrench real low on the 12 point tool. The one I used is fairly long, a socket tended to roll off center/leverage and risked breaking or stripping the bolts.

    ...and when you go to put them back together, make sure the center is totally seated. If try to suck it down with the bolts they WILL break. Don't ask me how I know!!

    I have a few spare bolts if needed.
     
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    #5 Professor, May 17, 2009
    Im going to pick up some polished fasteners used on BBS wheels rather than use the oem one. One of the fasteners broke trying to remove it anyways so I had to save it for last and once the face was off remove the remaining stud with some vice grips.

    Are the R98s built by BBS? I ask because the name on the inside of them is "RONAL".

    I did get them all out after going out and picking up another bit. Its already worn out so it looks like I will return it under warranty till I am done ;)
     
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    #6 Professor, May 17, 2009
    Bought a set here from miniconcarne. Going to keep my 18s possibility unless someone makes me the right offer. This way I can have some cruising wheels and some 17s to hit the track and dragon up.
     
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    #7 miniconcarne, May 17, 2009
    Ronal.
    Be aware the BBS bolts are stainless steel, R98s are titanium. I am sure you are. When I looked into these BBS bolts I was told that they would not work, probably for liability reasons. They were identical size and pitch. I'm not sure about length, which is very important, and the heads were male instead of female.
     
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    #8 CamtheWookie, May 17, 2009
    Glad to hear that you picked some up. That's the main reason I didn't trade - for one I really love the R98's, but I also figured one day I'll get some 18s and the R98's can be track wheels.

    Can't wait to see your finished product, I know you had some really good plans.

    Also, the factory BBS wheels I believe are the R90 (cross-spokes).