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Rotors Are Stuck On? - xappie - 04-02-2006
Hi all
Just trying to change out my rotors, and I have the wheel removed and caliper off, but I can't get the damn rotor off! Is there some hidden bolts or screws somewhere? I have only removed the 4 lug nuts, and the 2 bolts needed to remove the caliper... am I missing something?
Any advice is appreciated!
Rotors Are Stuck On? - meford4u - 04-02-2006
Another April fools joke.
Listen............It's over!!!!
Rotors Are Stuck On? - hardk0re - 04-02-2006
the rubber mallet is your friend, just give it a few good slaps with that and it should pop off.
Rotors Are Stuck On? - xappie - 04-02-2006
hardk0re,Apr 1 2006, 05:56 PM Wrote:the rubber mallet is your friend, just give it a few good slaps with that and it should pop off.
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Well I've been hitting it with a hammer (block of wood between it and the rotor) and I can't get the damn thing off at all.
I don't have a rubber mallet. :(
Rotors Are Stuck On? - laidman - 04-02-2006
are you sure you took the caliper off, because thats the only other thing that would hold the rotor on. Umm........ where are you hitting the rotor. Try hitting the face out at the edge of it. If that doesn't get it. I think you fused it to the axle. How many kms since your last brake job......
Rotors Are Stuck On? - xappie - 04-02-2006
laidman,Apr 1 2006, 06:08 PM Wrote:are you sure you took the caliper off, because thats the only other thing that would hold the rotor on. Umm........ where are you hitting the rotor. Try hitting the face out at the edge of it. If that doesn't get it. I think you fused it to the axle. How many kms since your last brake job......
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Yes, the caliper is definately off. The rotors were machined about a month ago, because they were warped and now I am trying to replace them. This sucks!
I have been hitting it everywhere I can, trying to loosen it up, and also sprayed some "release all" into the cracks next to the hub.
Rotors Are Stuck On? - xappie - 04-02-2006
Ok, I just beat the crap out of it near the edges of the rotor and FINALLY it's off!
BOOYA gramma! I am gonna get a big gold chain and wear it around my neck eminem style.
Thanks for eveyones help!
Rotors Are Stuck On? - laidman - 04-02-2006
Next time try not to over tighten the lugs too much ARNOLD!!
Rotors Are Stuck On? - Festive_Zombie - 04-02-2006
If all else fails, just torch the s*** out of it.... works like a charm
Rotors Are Stuck On? - Ferocious ZX3 - 04-04-2006
Best thing is to put a lil film of anti seize compound on the hub where the rotor comes in contact with the hub, you always get rust there which makes it harder to take off, this way your preventing it, should have no problem getting it off.
On other cars they have a screw in between the bolt pattern to hold the rotor on, i always give that some anti seize, makes disassembly a piece of cake.
Rotors Are Stuck On? - xappie - 04-08-2006
Ferocious ZX3,Apr 3 2006, 09:34 AM Wrote:Best thing is to put a lil film of anti seize compound on the hub where the rotor comes in contact with the hub, you always get rust there which makes it harder to take off, this way your preventing it, should have no problem getting it off.
On other cars they have a screw in between the bolt pattern to hold the rotor on, i always give that some anti seize, makes disassembly a piece of cake.
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Thats exactly what I did... I wasn't sure if it was the "right" thing to do though, so thanks for the confirmation.
But hopefully I don't have to take these things off again for a while now!
Rotors Are Stuck On? - focusnme - 04-11-2006
GOOD OLD RUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rotors Are Stuck On? - Kool_ZX3 - 04-11-2006
I always take a little bit of grease between the rotor and hub and has never ever stuck on..... :)