Help - removing front brake disc
10-04-18, 10:54 AM
#61
Pit Crew
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Actually, when I was spraying penetrants each time through out the 2 days I had turned the rotor several times to get coverage. In my case, both rotors were rusted heavily and stuck around the side ban of the hubs and inside wall of the hats. Not much rust on the hub plates and neck.
Finally, completed the right-side and the car is back humming nicely.
Thank you all for helping me on this tough DIY.
Finally, completed the right-side and the car is back humming nicely.
Thank you all for helping me on this tough DIY.
10-05-18, 07:59 AM
#62
Intermediate
This is how I remove a stuck rotor or brake drum. I use the OTC 6980 puller. Works no matter how stuck the rotor or drum. Oh, by the way, put one wheel nut on loosely to keep the rotor or drum from coming off unexpectedly. This a safe way to remove stuck rotors or drums.
Last edited by Audiqv8; 10-05-18 at 05:30 PM.
10-05-18, 10:24 AM
#63
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If you run a business or can loan the tool, its makes sense. For DIYers I would suggest that crawl under the vehicle [at least once a yr] and inspect for rust and dont let the problem grow on on you.
Salim
Salim
10-07-18, 05:45 AM
#64
Intermediate
I am late to the party. Glad you got it off. Been there done that.
what you want to do to break the bond of rust is use heat. Since the hub is a heat sink, its hard to get the rotor hat hot enough to loosen it. The next best option is shocking the metal. What has worked for me. With the lug nuts on to protect the studs, run the two bolts into the rotor hat screw holes until its hard to turn any further. This loads the surface with potential energy. Then with a big hammer, wack the rotor hat all the way around on the face and sides. Hit it hard as you can. The hammer strikes shock the rust and fracture the bond. Then tighten the two bolts again and repeat.
When you have cleaned up the hub of all rust, wipe it with anti-sieze before installing the new rotor.
what you want to do to break the bond of rust is use heat. Since the hub is a heat sink, its hard to get the rotor hat hot enough to loosen it. The next best option is shocking the metal. What has worked for me. With the lug nuts on to protect the studs, run the two bolts into the rotor hat screw holes until its hard to turn any further. This loads the surface with potential energy. Then with a big hammer, wack the rotor hat all the way around on the face and sides. Hit it hard as you can. The hammer strikes shock the rust and fracture the bond. Then tighten the two bolts again and repeat.
When you have cleaned up the hub of all rust, wipe it with anti-sieze before installing the new rotor.
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