Simple spindle question (Model A)

[phils]

Is this part of the spindle? Or does it come off?

Thanks!

 

[BashawT]

It's part of the spindle

 

[phils]

Hmmm.... Others have told me it comes off. Part of an old seal.

Thanks.

 

[phils]

I apologize for questioning your answer, but looking at this larger photo, does that change anything?

Thanks again

 

[Keith True]

That does come off,although there really is no need to is things are not rusty.It is not part of a seal,it IS the seal.No rubber involved.More of a dirt shield.

 

[phils]

Great. But I'm switching over to F1 brakes, so I think it needs to come out to fit the replacement seal.

 

[oldmanandakid]

It does come off, plastic door wedges used by carpenters will bring it off without scaring the spindle. I found that a short length of ABS pipe was perfect for driving on a new one back on.

 

[phils]

Thanks!!!

 

[Marco Tahtaras]

As noted, it does come off. With that said, the spindle looks like at least one bearing has spun on it so it would be good to confirm whether it's usable as is.