987HYS

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So what started out as a simple brake pad replacement is, like any project I start, beginning to turn into a complete system overhaul. In the works is:

RP SS clutch line
RP SS brake lines
Hawk HPS pads
(Turn front rotors)
Repaint Calipers
New tires (Potenza S-03 Pole Position)

This is a work in progress and going to work around school and work over the next week to hopefully have this done by the weekend. The first step I am working on is to remove the front rotors to have them turned at a local shop. Here is the problem I have encountered:

With the Pads: is it normal that the inside pad had about 5% life while the outside still had 50-60% on the front? pads are OEM with 40K mi.

With the Rotors
First off, the two phillip screws that hold the rotor in place are missing.
As a result, I the wheel studs were torqued and had to straighten them out with a hammer to remove the FR rotor.
Now I can not remove the FL rotor, or even budge it. Any tips on how I might remove the rotor (yes the caliper is already removed for the smart *** out there)

I tried hammering it in every direction and i did not budge at all. now what?

I have searched and came up empty handed, and any advise would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Edit: some brute force with hammer and a block of wood knocked it loose, thanks for the help

dannobre

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Probably corroded on...have to give it a whack with a big dead blow hammer

987HYS

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what about the missing screws, how big of an issues is this and are they necessary?

StealthTL

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The screws just hold the rotor in place when the wheel is off, but once out, you can use the holes for "jack bolts" to force the rotor off.


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987HYS

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Thanks for the help, i did not have a rubber mallot so took a small block of wood and hammered it from the back and broke it loose. I was just timid of hitting it too hard, but this time brute force worked out.

I'll keep everyone posted on the progress