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William Kelchner · 03-03-2012, 07:58 AM

The front spindles on my 30 A look kind of rough. When I purchased the car years ago I checked the brakes and noticed the front spindles had those cone shaped spaces on both spindles. While I have had no issues driving the car it appears the availability of new spindles is nil. I did a search and saw a reference to Macs-affordable rebuilds spindles - I requested a catalog. Question---has anyone had their front spindles rebuilt by this vendor..................Bill K

Tom Wesenberg · 03-03-2012, 11:13 AM

The front spindles only need to be smooth where the bearing races fit and in the threaded area at the end. They all have a rough textuure in the other areas. Do you have a picture of your spindle?

William Kelchner · 03-03-2012, 12:38 PM

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No unfortunately I do not. Thanks for the information. I'll take some photos Monday and put them on the forum and get some opinions as to their condition...

03-03-2012, 07:58 AM	#1
William Kelchner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Warrenton, Va. Posts: 459	30 Roadster The front spindles on my 30 A look kind of rough. When I purchased the car years ago I checked the brakes and noticed the front spindles had those cone shaped spaces on both spindles. While I have had no issues driving the car it appears the availability of new spindles is nil. I did a search and saw a reference to Macs-affordable rebuilds spindles - I requested a catalog. Question---has anyone had their front spindles rebuilt by this vendor..................Bill K

03-03-2012, 11:13 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 30 Roadster The front spindles only need to be smooth where the bearing races fit and in the threaded area at the end. They all have a rough textuure in the other areas. Do you have a picture of your spindle?

03-03-2012, 12:38 PM	#3
William Kelchner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Warrenton, Va. Posts: 459	Re: 30 Roadster Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No unfortunately I do not. Thanks for the information. I'll take some photos Monday and put them on the forum and get some opinions as to their condition...