Rotors are stuck
09-02-2010, 03:03 PM
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Rotors are stuck
I'm tryig to pull my rotors so I can turn them but they won't come off. I've searched the forum and I seem to be having the opposite problem of everyone else. I pulled the wheels and calipers off and the 2 screws holding the rotor in place came out easily with a screw driver. The problem is that the rotors are stuck to the hubs on all 4 wheels. Did I miss a step that I'm just not seeing? I've tried beating on them with a 3lb sledge using wd40 an kroil but still nothing. There are also 2 other holes for pushing a bolt through to push the rotor off but I don't know what size they are an I don't have a rotor to take to the hardware store to figure it out. Does anyone know what size they are?
09-02-2010, 03:28 PM
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There are two threaded holes in the rotor, between the tapered holes that you removed the Phillips screws from.
Get a pair of M8 x 1.25 bolts at any auto parts store, hardware store, maybe even Lowe's or Home Depot. Thread one into each threaded hole. Turn them a little bit, alternating between the two to keep the force they exert even. They'll push against the hub and remove the rotor.
Get a pair of M8 x 1.25 bolts at any auto parts store, hardware store, maybe even Lowe's or Home Depot. Thread one into each threaded hole. Turn them a little bit, alternating between the two to keep the force they exert even. They'll push against the hub and remove the rotor.
09-02-2010, 03:30 PM
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Sorry, I didn't read the original post carefully enough.
The holes have M8 x 1.25 threads. If the bolts you buy are DIN (Euro and American) they'll have a 13mm hex head. If they're JIS (Asian) the head will be 12mm.
The holes have M8 x 1.25 threads. If the bolts you buy are DIN (Euro and American) they'll have a 13mm hex head. If they're JIS (Asian) the head will be 12mm.
09-02-2010, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cpl_allen,Sep 2 2010, 04:09 PM
Someone also posted a powerpoint type thing about turning rotors and how they can decrease braking unless they are turned slowly and sanded flat
09-02-2010, 03:41 PM
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Thanks for the info redy2ks2k and thanks for the heads up Allen, I will make sure to turn them slowly and sand them flat. Normally I wouldn't turn the rotors but the back side of the front rotors are a little worn and it gets pretty shaky when braking at 50mph+. This will be the first time they have been turned and I don't think I will have to go to deep into them.
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09-02-2010, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Opc,Sep 2 2010, 04:29 PM
when SMACKING them with a sledge hammer, hit the top HARD, hit the bottom next, HARD, hit the top left HARD, bottom right, HARD. enjoy
09-02-2010, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RedY2KS2k,Sep 2 2010, 03:30 PM
Sorry, I didn't read the original post carefully enough.
The holes have M8 x 1.25 threads. If the bolts you buy are DIN (Euro and American) they'll have a 13mm hex head. If they're JIS (Asian) the head will be 12mm.
The holes have M8 x 1.25 threads. If the bolts you buy are DIN (Euro and American) they'll have a 13mm hex head. If they're JIS (Asian) the head will be 12mm.
