I am in the process of upgrading my suspension and brakes. Did the springs today and all went well. Rear rotors came off but the four screws were pretty tight. The front screws are on there but good (both sides)! Anyone have any hints? I have tried spraying the screw from the back side with WD-40. Do I need an impact wrench or heat? I so don't want to get a stripped screw head.

Utah

P.S. I tried the search angine and got too much stuff to sort through for the answer. Advanced search is not responding.

 

They are heat seized and some will come lose with a good impact. I have drilled a number out and if you are careful a new screw will thread in.. or some people leave out the screws.

 

Thanks CD....I was hoping that wasn't it.....but I know you know!!!!

Thanks again....

Utah

P.S. Does that mean I may have been driving and braking too hard

 

they make a tool for this that is like a center punch with a p3 in it.

they have em at home depot. when you strike it with a hammer it spins the p3 bit . so you get the screw turned while putting pressure towards it too so t doesnt slip out.


EDIT

found it
here

 

impact driver works for me and everyone else i know. about 20 bucks with the heads at sears

 

lol you posted as i was searching for the link

 

The impact driver is the ticket as others have mentioned

 

A center punch can take them out, if a impact driver is unavailable. Strike the screw on the edge, and "walk" it out.

 

http://www.brandsonsale.com/impact-screwdriver.html


CAN BE FOUND AT ANY LOCAL AUTOPARTS STORE

 

what happens when you strip the head?

maybe liquid wrench could help to, let it soak in