Rusted clip on front wheels

[CX889]

I tried to take out the fornt wheel for brake cleaning, but there is a rusted metal clip that lock the wheel in position. Is it alrite if I remove it? Will it affects handling and performance? I mean, if I drive too or too much cornering, the front wheel might loosen? Thanks for helping

[JetspeedCamry]

There's a clip holding the front wheel? Shouldn't it be only 5 nuts? If you mean the clip that holds the main hub nut cover, then yeah, you can remove it, and then replace it with a new "splitpin" after, if thats what your mean...

[CX889]

Originally Posted by JetspeedCamry

There's a clip holding the front wheel? Shouldn't it be only 5 nuts? If you mean the clip that holds the main hub nut cover, then yeah, you can remove it, and then replace it with a new "splitpin" after, if thats what your mean...

If I don't replace it, will it be dangerous?

[JetspeedCamry]

Yes it will. It is designed for safety, so the hub nut does not spin off. It physically can't under vibration with the pin there. So definetly replace it when your done.

[CX889]

Originally Posted by JetspeedCamry

Yes it will. It is designed for safety, so the hub nut does not spin off. It physically can't under vibration with the pin there. So definetly replace it when your done.

Thanks for the advice. So, any ideas where to get it? Is Canadian Tire okay?

[JetspeedCamry]

No idea! I'm in AUs

[rusty9]

why are you taking the axle nut cotter pin out to take the wheel off?

[CX889]

Originally Posted by rusty9

why are you taking the axle nut cotter pin out to take the wheel off?

Isn't the pin is in the way?

[JetspeedCamry]

Umm no. Well at least it shouldnt be.
I didn't understand this either.

Maybe you should post a pic or something.

[Cyorke]

You should bea bel to go to nay auto parts store and get a new cotter pin to put in there. Just install it ehn make sure you bend it so it doesnt fall out. It is there to prevent the axle nut from vibrating loose.

[CX889]

Originally Posted by JetspeedCamry

Umm no. Well at least it shouldnt be.
I didn't understand this either.

Maybe you should post a pic or something.

Maybe I will post a pic tomorrow. It's only on the front wheel

[CX889]

Nevermind guys, I can take the wheel out. I must be thinking too much...
But is there any specific place where I should not spray the brake cleaner? Thanks!

[zoni]

if you want to take the calipers off the bolts are on the back side... in case you didnt know...

[Cyorke]

jsut spray wherever you want to. Youarent going to hurt anything. Unless you take caliper pins out then you dont want to wash the grease off of those. If you do jsut grease them again so they can move freely.

[CX889]

So how often we need to clean our disks?