So I decided to take the plunge and do my calipers/rotors today. I got the car up on stands and the tires off.

I've gotten the rust free from the rotors. I'm trying to clean the calipers... but for the life of me I can not get them off. I guess I could paint the hubs in two parts (paint one side, let it dry and then rotate rotor to do the other). But I really need to get the calipers off so that they can properly be cleaned.

Ugh.

I'll do some searching as I know there are already some existing posts. But if anyone can provide assitance or has actual photos of the process, I'd be very thankful.

Sorry for the repost... but the 8's on stands... =)

 

The calipers are bolted on with two 14mm bolts, the two that face you. Pull them out, and the caliper lifts off the rotor.

If the car is relatively new, the rotors should come off fairly easily. after the wheel is off, they are held on by two phillips-head screws.

If the car is older, the screws will be rusted in good, you may get them out with an impact, or you might need to drill them out.

S

 

you might need to use a crowbar for the rears.

 

For what it's worth.......mine is only 1 1/2 year old and I had to use an impact driver to get the screws loose and the gear pullers to get the damn rotors off.........even after using penetrating oil. Gear pullers are extremely dnagerous, so if you can get it to a shop......I would say do it. Put the wheels back on and go there. IMO

 

Mazurfer,

I'm not flaming or even questioning you, but . . .

I did not know gear pullers were extremely dangerous. Could I be injured using them, or did you just mean dangerous to gears or other items (brake rotors in this case)? Please explain.

 

If you aren't careful...they can sproing off with a lot of force.....They aren't bad if you use your head...and don't stand in the line of fire.

They are like spring compressors...there is a lot of potential energy stored in them that rapidly goes kinetic when they let go

 

Thanks for the quick response, Dannobre . . .

I've used them for years to pull gears, flywheels, and impellors on air handlers. Never had a problem.

BTW you're the only one I've known besides myself to use the word "sproing" !

-Freddie

 

^^ I have 4 kids...sproing is a very common word around here