Hey guys, I just started doing my front brakes and have run into some issues. First, the retaining screws were a pain in the *** but I did get them out but my next problem was the bolt hole you use to break/pop the rotor loose was stripped/rusted so it's useless as far as that goes.

I've tried banging on it to break it loose with no luck. Is that the key here? PB blaster and hammer? Or am I wasting my time?!?

 

Do you have access to compressed air? Those screws that hold the rotor on can be a major issue even with it.

If you are saying that you have that out and are just trying to get a stuck rotor off then I know your pain. I did a rear brake job this weekend. Lots of pb blaster and a hammer are your friend. Make sure to whack the front and back of the rotor in a rocking motion. Dont hit the hub threads! Good luck

 

Hammer, sledge if you can. You aren't reusing the rotors, so hammer away. If it doesn't come free quickly hitting the inside of the rotor from the bottom, then you can hit it from the outside, alternating the front side then the rear side, back and forth to 'rock it'. It may take some work, but it will come free.

Before you reinstall the new rotors, take a wire wheel on a drill or wire brush and clean up the hub face as much as you can from rust, and then apply a very light amount of grease or anti-seize to the hub face itself (keep it off the studs), but it will help prevent the rotors from rusting on the hubs again. I do that every time I change rotors, it really helps.

 

thanks for the response guys! I'll update once I get this done. I appreciate the reinforcement. It's good to know I'm not spinning my wheels here, at least!

 

Just got home from work, couple really good whacks and they were loose. Makes me feel stupid for even making this topic! My bad guys, thanks for the support anyway love this forum!

 

Im sure the PB blaster helped from sitting overnight. That stuff is awesome. Glad to see you made it through!