crunching under braking
 

hi, im assuming that the horrific crunching sound im getting when braking is a result of me having my slipper set to tight and damaging my gears. (although gears dont seen too bad to naked eye)

before i pop a new set in i thought i would check that its not related to a different unseen problem?

cheers

have you checked the backlash on the teeth Dan, I know the teeth may look good, but there is chance, under braking, that the crownwheel is jumping teeth on the pinion.... worth a look if there is nowt else looking out of place?

there does seem to be a bit of slop there, need to buy some more shims i think when i order the gears.

ta steve

I'll have a look for you next time i see you if thats any good mate?
Shouldn't need more shims, just move them around a bit;)

Also check the screw that holds the smaller gear in place. This may have worked loose or something.
This happened to me once and I didn't spot it....until the screw chewed through the gears.:cry:

other than that, just whats been mentioned previously and check the shims.:D

Dan, are they 10mm shims, if so, come see me on Sunday at COBRA if you are going...

the screw thing happend to me once too (not this time though), if im at cobra ill have a look steve
cheers

too lose diff gear mesh mine did it added another shim to tighten mesh and instant cure

I was told to put 4 shims per diff. 2 of each color. It was tight as first but quickly felt spot on.