Rear brake rotors
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Rear brake rotors
I've been searching all over. I found that the axle nut is size 35mm. Question is, do you need to remove the axle nut to remove the rotors???
I have my car on stands and it looks as though that's the case. Anybody for a quick answer?
I have my car on stands and it looks as though that's the case. Anybody for a quick answer?
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Not required, but you do need to remove one of the insert screws from the front rotor in order to "pop" the back rotor off.
Its a philip type screw, use the impact driver with a hammer (get one at Sears). There is a screw hole in the rear rotor, this is where it fits. Squirt some penetrating oil. The rotor is only attached when the wheel lug nuts are torqued, the axle nut is only removed if you are removing the axle.
Make sure to return the screw back to the front rotor.
Good luck
Its a philip type screw, use the impact driver with a hammer (get one at Sears). There is a screw hole in the rear rotor, this is where it fits. Squirt some penetrating oil. The rotor is only attached when the wheel lug nuts are torqued, the axle nut is only removed if you are removing the axle.
Make sure to return the screw back to the front rotor.
Good luck
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Not required, but you do need to remove one of the insert screws from the front rotor in order to "pop" the back rotor off.
Its a philip type screw, use the impact driver with a hammer (get one at Sears). There is a screw hole in the rear rotor, this is where it fits. Squirt some penetrating oil. The rotor is only attached when the wheel lug nuts are torqued, the axle nut is only removed if you are removing the axle.
Make sure to return the screw back to the front rotor.
Its a philip type screw, use the impact driver with a hammer (get one at Sears). There is a screw hole in the rear rotor, this is where it fits. Squirt some penetrating oil. The rotor is only attached when the wheel lug nuts are torqued, the axle nut is only removed if you are removing the axle.
Make sure to return the screw back to the front rotor.
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Rear rotor: Remove the caliper, and then the rotor will come off easy.
Front rotor: Remove the caliper, and then use a impact screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the rotor in place.
Front rotor: Remove the caliper, and then use a impact screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the rotor in place.
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I can't imagine using a ratchet to break a fastener loose. I tried to use a long breaker bar and bit to remove them but they simply deformed. As you said, an impact is required to give 'em a sharp shock and break them loose. However, even a impact driver is not guaranteed to work - I had to drill out two of my screws because they would not budge. A search will reveal that many people have had similar issues. Replacements screws can be bought for a few bucks.
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I can't imagine using a ratchet to break a fastener loose. I tried to use a long breaker bar and bit to remove them but they simply deformed. As you said, an impact is required to give 'em a sharp shock and break them loose. However, even a impact driver is not guaranteed to work - I had to drill out two of my screws because they would not budge. A search will reveal that many people have had similar issues. Replacements screws can be bought for a few bucks.
:-) neil
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