Brake rotors easy??
Driver
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: OH
For my car (98 GS400), the rotors fell right off, no problem. I've had pretty good luck with removing rotors on my other cars too, just lucky I guess. For a friend of mine who has a 99 GS400, he had to use a pry bar with a long cheater pipe to get the leverage to dislodge the rotors. Depends on the corrosion, probably.
Before hand, even a day or two, spray the caliper bolts with wd-40 or the like. Also, take the wheel off, and spray were the wheel stud protrudes from the holes in the rotor, and hopefully it seeps in there.
Driver
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From: Florida
Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Maryland
I have learn new thing today. I saw the hole on the rotor too, but didn't know what it was for. Would love to know how to use it to remove rusted rotor, if someone can demonstrate or youtube.
I also found something on youtube
for the cylinder to remove the rusted rotor. I am sure will use that method next time.
I also found something on youtube
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From: Florida
You just get a bolt that fits the threads, I think it was mentioned in an above post and put it in that hole and tighten until the rotor pops loose, it's that simple.
You don't have to do this, but whenever I change brakes, I always put a bit of anti-seize or something between the hub and the back of the new rotor. Here in Buffalo everything rusts to hell, and doing this has made brake changes ect. much easier.
+1 on this. Please remember to go back and fourth between the 2 screws. If you just crank on one too long your probably gonna tweak something.
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