rotor screws
11-17-2009, 01:31 PM
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rotor screws
i can't some seem to get those screws off that are holding the rotors in place i already stripped my drivers side one and i want to prevent doing that to the rest any ideas? and do the back rotors have those screws as well? thanx
11-17-2009, 01:41 PM
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Here are a few ideas that have worked for me.
1) If you can get the screw to turn a little bit, squirt some penetrating oil on it and turn the screw back and forth. Eventually it'll come loose.
2) If you have a high temp torch you can heat the rotor around the screw to expand the metal. It had to get red hot to get the screw to turn with a basic screwdriver but it worked like a charm. And those little propane torches like for solder isn't hot enough.
3) An impact driver. Its quite a workout but it works.
4) This might sound strange but a buddy and I used another technique last weekend and I was shocked that it work. I had a screwdriver with a large handle and I was able to insert it into a 24mm socket. Then we installed that onto an impact wrench that had low torque and it worked beautifully. I would have never put money on it.
1) If you can get the screw to turn a little bit, squirt some penetrating oil on it and turn the screw back and forth. Eventually it'll come loose.
2) If you have a high temp torch you can heat the rotor around the screw to expand the metal. It had to get red hot to get the screw to turn with a basic screwdriver but it worked like a charm. And those little propane torches like for solder isn't hot enough.
3) An impact driver. Its quite a workout but it works.
4) This might sound strange but a buddy and I used another technique last weekend and I was shocked that it work. I had a screwdriver with a large handle and I was able to insert it into a 24mm socket. Then we installed that onto an impact wrench that had low torque and it worked beautifully. I would have never put money on it.
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11-18-2009, 06:44 AM
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^ +2 Impact driver will get the job done with ease
Rear rotors don't have screws like the fronts but you will need the piston compression tool for the calipers
Rear rotors don't have screws like the fronts but you will need the piston compression tool for the calipers
11-18-2009, 08:16 AM
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Yep, the right tool for the job. Indespensible in this case, and inexpensive at Harbor Freight as well.
Some anti-seize on the rotor screws when you re-install (but of course not on the lugs).
Some anti-seize on the rotor screws when you re-install (but of course not on the lugs).
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