Tools to replace rear brake rotors
07-31-2008, 10:36 PM
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Tools to replace rear brake rotors
Hi,
I just hit a wall trying to remove the rear wheel brake rotors. I can't unscrew the large center nut that secures the rotor to the suspension arm.
The largest wrench I own is 1 3/8 and that's too small. Anyone knows the size of the nut? Should I get the right socket size and bang on my socket wrench or should I get a flat wrench. I'm concerned about breaking my socket wrench.
Sorry to have to ask but the DIY on brake rotors is pretty useless.
I just hit a wall trying to remove the rear wheel brake rotors. I can't unscrew the large center nut that secures the rotor to the suspension arm.
The largest wrench I own is 1 3/8 and that's too small. Anyone knows the size of the nut? Should I get the right socket size and bang on my socket wrench or should I get a flat wrench. I'm concerned about breaking my socket wrench.
Sorry to have to ask but the DIY on brake rotors is pretty useless.
08-01-2008, 08:25 AM
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yeah, sounds like all ya need is a mallet and a little TLC around the center points of the rotor. I replaced my rear rotors last weekend and one required a little positive reenforcement.
08-01-2008, 10:14 AM
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Something I noticed while doing mine (and did on my front ones) was that there's a little machined and threaded hole on the OEM rotors that you can use to pop the rotors without the need of a mallet/hammer.
The front rotors have two counter sunk screws each. It would've been even easier for me had I had my car on a lift. I could've popped the rear and front at the same time.
Unfortunately, I'm relegated to a jack and stands and work one wheel at a time. Anyone know the M# for that little screw? It may even be in the service manual.
The front rotors have two counter sunk screws each. It would've been even easier for me had I had my car on a lift. I could've popped the rear and front at the same time.
Unfortunately, I'm relegated to a jack and stands and work one wheel at a time. Anyone know the M# for that little screw? It may even be in the service manual.
08-01-2008, 03:21 PM
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Something I noticed while doing mine (and did on my front ones) was that there's a little machined and threaded hole on the OEM rotors that you can use to pop the rotors without the need of a mallet/hammer.
The front rotors have two counter sunk screws each. It would've been even easier for me had I had my car on a lift. I could've popped the rear and front at the same time.
Unfortunately, I'm relegated to a jack and stands and work one wheel at a time. Anyone know the M# for that little screw? It may even be in the service manual.
The front rotors have two counter sunk screws each. It would've been even easier for me had I had my car on a lift. I could've popped the rear and front at the same time.
Unfortunately, I'm relegated to a jack and stands and work one wheel at a time. Anyone know the M# for that little screw? It may even be in the service manual.
08-02-2008, 08:29 PM
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On each rotor, there is a little screw hole that you take any bolt size that fit, and screw it in. It will push the hub and hop off the rotor. No need for an mallet to wack it off. that is why they made at extra port.
Also too. The piston turns out (not pushing out) You will need an Special tool to compress the piston back into the place when you put your brakes back. So if you are using an C clamp, remember it turns. So don't force it back.
Make sure you use antiseize, brake cleaner. and clean all your contacts points and add lub for the points too. and torque everything back to Manf. specs.
Also too. The piston turns out (not pushing out) You will need an Special tool to compress the piston back into the place when you put your brakes back. So if you are using an C clamp, remember it turns. So don't force it back.
Make sure you use antiseize, brake cleaner. and clean all your contacts points and add lub for the points too. and torque everything back to Manf. specs.
08-03-2008, 09:53 AM
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Tracy,
Thank you for this info. I was of course about to make an another tragic mistake and PUSH the piston back! The tool you refer to, is it something I can improvise or do I need to buy a particular tool?
As for cleaning, not to worry. It's going to be exhaustive since I'm removing and painting the calipers while I'm at it.
Thank you for this info. I was of course about to make an another tragic mistake and PUSH the piston back! The tool you refer to, is it something I can improvise or do I need to buy a particular tool?
As for cleaning, not to worry. It's going to be exhaustive since I'm removing and painting the calipers while I'm at it.
08-03-2008, 10:09 AM
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I ended up using an impact wrench with a heavy duty phillips bit on the end of it.
Here's a link to the caliper tool set I ended up buying to simplify the process.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40732
I found it in one of the DIY brake threads. Sure I could've used a c clamp or some other variant but I'm too **** for that kind of stuff. If there's a tool for a job, I want the tool
Here's a link to the caliper tool set I ended up buying to simplify the process.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40732
I found it in one of the DIY brake threads. Sure I could've used a c clamp or some other variant but I'm too **** for that kind of stuff. If there's a tool for a job, I want the tool
08-03-2008, 10:13 AM
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^.................Yeah Mon! Right tool for the job goes a long way!
I too had to use an impact driver.
Had to use an impact wrench for the alternator bolt and I though there was no way that thing could torque as much as I could...............but it's all about that instantaneous torque.
I too had to use an impact driver.
Had to use an impact wrench for the alternator bolt and I though there was no way that thing could torque as much as I could...............but it's all about that instantaneous torque.
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08-03-2008, 10:49 AM
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I ended up using an impact wrench with a heavy duty phillips bit on the end of it.
Here's a link to the caliper tool set I ended up buying to simplify the process.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40732
I found it in one of the DIY brake threads. Sure I could've used a c clamp or some other variant but I'm too **** for that kind of stuff. If there's a tool for a job, I want the tool
Here's a link to the caliper tool set I ended up buying to simplify the process.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40732
I found it in one of the DIY brake threads. Sure I could've used a c clamp or some other variant but I'm too **** for that kind of stuff. If there's a tool for a job, I want the tool
I wasn't talking about the caliper, I was talking about the rotor. And I ended up using some impact tool as well.
08-03-2008, 09:24 PM
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yeah dont take that nut off it's for the bearings and rear axel's don't want ot get into there if you don't know what your doing just take off the wheel and caliper and pull off the rotor basically that easy
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