Removing Brake Rotors
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Removing Brake Rotors
There a couple of screws in the center of the rotor, which I assume I have to take off. My question is, how did you all get them off w/o stripping them. They boogers are in there tight! I tried a little last night, but I started to round it out. I quit trying. Any advice before I do any real damage.
btw I'm just replacing the front, because of a warped rotor.
Thanks for the help.
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btw I'm just replacing the front, because of a warped rotor.
Thanks for the help.
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I get the feeling I will probably need...an..impact screwdriver? lol ok thanks. I'll give it a try.
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I 32nd the impact driver. I had to buy one from Sears when I stripped 3 of the 4 screws trying to get them off. I had to buy new ones from the dealer (which are gold-plated and pretty expensive for tiny screws). I added a bit of lube when putting them back on.
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I worked on this Friday. Worked like a charm. It was tough getting the old one off. Lot's of rust. But some wd 40, and a rubber mallet, and we were all good.
Braking is smooth, and normal!
But I'm still getting this noise as if it isn't Just started noticing it Saturday night. I might jack the car up tongiht or tommorow, and see if I can't figure out witch wheel is dragging. I am guessing a warped one in the back. But we'll see I guess.
Thanks for the help on this one though.
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Braking is smooth, and normal!
But I'm still getting this noise as if it isn't Just started noticing it Saturday night. I might jack the car up tongiht or tommorow, and see if I can't figure out witch wheel is dragging. I am guessing a warped one in the back. But we'll see I guess.
Thanks for the help on this one though.
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even my plates are tinted
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A little heat from a little propane torch works wonders also.
I like to put them back on to hold the rotor steady while putting the calipers back on.
I like to put them back on to hold the rotor steady while putting the calipers back on.
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Our brake parts are made by Sumitomo, and some parts are very common in the wild, as they are shared by many other cars. I bought a set of safety screws at O'Reilly that were marked for Ford Focus that fit for about $4.
I also use an impact driver with a #3 impact rated bit to remove mine. But, rather than Loctite, I use anti-seize!
I also use an impact driver with a #3 impact rated bit to remove mine. But, rather than Loctite, I use anti-seize!
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Well I guess I'll give the hammer drill a shot, if all else fails I run over to home depot and look for an impact screwdriver..... technically a hammer drill and impact screw driver do the same thing so I can't imagine it not working, other than my rotors are the originals from 2004, but my car has never seen winter so. Got some EBC slotted rotors and some green stuff brake pads going on this weekend; along with my Koni Yellows and new Sarx WG actuator.
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