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mikeh

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Rear wheels turning in neutral
« on: 04 August 2011, 12:57:36 »
Hi, doing a bit of work on rear brakes. Jacked up rear end, wheels off, handbrake off, auto box in park and start engine. When I select neutral the rear discs start to turn. Is this normal?
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Mike.
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Re: Rear wheels turning in neutral
« Reply #1 on: 04 August 2011, 13:17:41 »
I wouldnt have thought they should move on their own in neutral  :-/
« Last Edit: 04 August 2011, 13:18:19 by jimbob »
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Re: Rear wheels turning in neutral
« Reply #2 on: 04 August 2011, 13:24:59 »
Yeh, they probably will a bit.

As much as neutral does not give a direct mechanical drive, there is still a shaft rotating inside another shaft and non-engaged gear sets so there will be some drag causing the wheels to turn
« Last Edit: 04 August 2011, 13:31:04 by Mark »
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Re: Rear wheels turning in neutral
« Reply #3 on: 04 August 2011, 13:29:38 »
yep.. it will turn slowly but you can stop them even with bare hand..
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Re: Rear wheels turning in neutral
« Reply #4 on: 04 August 2011, 13:32:23 »
Ok, thanks for the replies.
I can stop worrying.
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