Texas_sumo

Hey guys. I've come to the point where I need an extra set of hands and possibly a braker bar. I just need help, and my friends extent to help is "are you sure you're doing it right?" I need to get my brake disks off as well as the rotors, just those and the pop the hatch. I know it doesn't seem like much but it's just more than I can handle on my own.

I have beer soda and pizza. I would really like to do this on a weekend night.

Thanks.

Lame yes, but I'm really out of options.

j_tso

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I work nights, unfortuneatly.

What problems are you having with brakes? Are they rusted on or something? They should come off easily.

Texas_sumo

I can't get the brake drums off @ all, I can't even find the screws for the drum housing.
And with the fronts I got the caliper off, but there's another piece, (atttached) that I can't get off at all, because a steering rod behind it is totally rusted and broken. I can't move the nut without an extra set of hands.
I'm starting to get frustrated...

We could do it during the day, I was suggesting evening because it's (in theory) cooler.

Rogue_Wulff

On the rear drums, if there are still any screws left in place, they will be between the lug bolt holes. If no phillips head screws are present, use a mallet to "convince" the drum to pop loose from the axle.
As for the front, that caliper mounting bracket can be a major pain to get off. Sometimes, you wind up needing to unbolt the strut housing from the steering arm/ball joint assembly. Once that's outta the way, the caliper bracket bolts are easy to get at.........








Sorry, I'm not driving 300+ miles to give in person assistance......

j_tso

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^What he said.


I could help you out Sunday morning. Sent you a PM.

dscsk8er55

I can help if you are still in need of help next weekend. I am moving to north austin as of the 19th. I will PM you my cell.

the_newt

might be able to help sat this week or next, depending on where you live. i'm off of 620 and 2222.

7dust

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Did you leave the parking brake on?

Texas_sumo

I did think of that but the car is pretty "dry" (no gas, oil, clutch fluid, brake etc.) and the break is in the lowered position.

But thanks for the advice, I'm going to pound on the brakes more.