I was going to just "pop" off the rotors to be turned when I am replacing the pads, but with no luck.
How do I slide off the rotor? Does it have something to do with the two ceased screws near the center?

THANKS!

 

There are two countersunk phillips screws that are holding the rotor onto the hub. You will probably need an impact driver tool to get them out without stripping them.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00947641000

 

i recomend you not use the craftsman bits. the driver i have no problem with. the bits...i stripped many screws and twisted 3 of those craftman bits on rotor screws. i recomend you use snap-on, mac or matco driver bits.

 

 

Use liberal amounts of penetrating oil (Liquid Wrench, PB-Blaster, and not WD-40) before the impact driver and they will come out smoothly.

I have been using my Craftsman impact driver and Craftsman bits successfully on several S2000 rotor screws. I'm not saying that Snap-On, Mac, or Matco stuff isn't excellent, just that I've had good success with the Craftsman stuff. Be sure to use the correct size bit.

 

also used craftsman tool and bits to remove my rotor screws quite easily.

 

I've been using a Craftsman impact driver with Craftsman bits for over 20 years and have never had a problem. I like my Mac tools, but I purchased the Craftsman impact driver many years ago and continue to use it.

 

And dont forget a little anti seize grease before you put them back in.

 

Although this isn't exactly a detailed DIY for brake rotor removal and replacement, can the mods add this into the DIY FAQ sticky? It has some pretty important tips that will make the process more successful!

In the Helm's manual, there's also a step that says, "Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt two turns at a time to prevent cocking the disc excessively."

Maybe that's not important if you're replacing the rotors, but do people find it difficult to pull the rotor off the hub?

 

In the beginning I did have some problems. those 2 screws, use the bit that fits perfectly. bit that has any play will strip it. use lubricants like others has said. once it's out, you might still have problem pulling it out because of rust and other things formed between rotor and hub. easiest but "not correct" way is, kick the rotor fardest from the center. that may loosen it. correct way is, you'll see 2 screw holes other than where those 2 screws came out. use that hole and the screw-in type of puller to pull the rotor out.

for me, I kicked it twice, when it didn't work, I put the screws in until I heard pop.