Axle bushing?

[RDavidson 183]

Ok, now I have a question about what holds the wheel so that it is spaced properly for the disc brake?

I looked at the original gear and it looks like a bushing was slipped over the axle and welded in place, is that correct?

Does it need to be welded in place or can it just slide on and off?

What wall thickness should the bushing be?

Thanks,

Ron

[wypaul 448]

Ron on my MKIV there are two bushing that are spacers, one on each side of the wheel that just slip on. Can' help with the wall thickness at this time.

[EDMO 1078]

Ron,

      I don't think the wall thickness of these spacers should be too critical - probably something like 1/8"?

I would NOT weld it to the axle.

      BTW:   I have the attachment plates with the calipers.

EDMO

Edited 19 Apr 2014 by Ed In Missouri

[dholly 718]

Ron, here's a pic I put up about this question in the Avid+ forum. Might help some.

http://www.avidfoxflyers.com/index.php?/topic/297-wheelaxle-installation/?p=1250

[thebriman 69]

I turned mine on a lathe for squareness on the cut.  7/8 x .058 tubing.  Hundreds of landings and a few sets of brake pads and no issues. .058 tubing gives an ID of .759 for a nice fit on a 3/4 axle. 

Edited 19 Apr 2014 by thebriman

[RDavidson 183]

Thanks guys, that is just what I needed to know!