Help Removing rotors.
Nov 30, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Help Removing rotors.
ok so im workin on the brakes today.. right now..
i need help removing the rear rotors. how do i do it?
Ive removed the pistol/caliper and rest it on a bucket.. Removed the pads + spring.. n removed the rest of the caliper..
looked at the rotor and theres nothing holding it on the car.. removed the ruber plug thing too..
so yea.. its pretty rusted.. so how do i take it off? i used a hammer and wacked it but its still stuck..
help?
Nov 30, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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There should be 2 small holes on the hub part. Find a screw that will fit in and begin to screw them in uniformly, this should slowly push the rotor out. Sorry, my terminology isn't the greatest.
Nov 30, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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OHHHHH ._.
hmm damnit where to find a screw like that :\
or a BOLT>.. which is stronger and easier to .. tighten :\
i know what u mean!
thanks bro
Nov 30, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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omg dude.. I LOVE U
5/16 bolt is what u need
and yea thats it!
u saved my life! :]
Dec 1, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Dec 1, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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yup.
n i got rust bits flying in my eyes! haha perdy cool..
Dec 1, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Not a problem, glad to be able to help! But I'm a little confused, are they both your accounts? Thats how it sounded like anyway lol
Dec 1, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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May 1, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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5/16 didnt work for me.
Is it located in the front or back ?cause im wondering if i have the wrong hole
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