Replacing Disc Rotors

[imported_micah]

I'm trying to replace my front discs.. got it all torn down so only thing left is the two "recessed" screws (the retaining screws) holding the disc to the hub. My Haynes says they might be tight but my GOD they don't wanna come loose, even with a impact screw driver. Any suggestions..?? GRRRR issed:" class="inlineimg" />

[imported_comutek]

Originally posted by micah@Jan 6 2004, 06:11 PM
I'm trying to replace my front discs.. got it all torn down so only thing left is the two "recessed" screws (the retaining screws) holding the disc to the hub.* My Haynes says they might be tight but my GOD they don't wanna come loose, even with a impact screw driver.* Any suggestions..?? GRRRR* issed:" class="inlineimg" />

that's why i paid $45 to have mine installed at a wheel/tire shop.

[imported_micah]

Yeah i'm about to put it all back together and do the same.. one of the screws started to strip.. mother fu****!

[imported_MKNTRAXX]

those actually hold the rotor on????

Sorry never heard/seen that before..

Try some pb blaster and hit it some,


OR maybe try and heat it some to help get it loose

[imported_micah]

It says in print : "if the disc retaining screws are stuck, use an impact screwdriver to loosen them." yeah right!!!

[imported_micah]

God.. how the hell am i ever going to complete a swap if i can't replace my rotors.. LOL... *sigh*

[hybridhatch]

I had to drill them out on my HB when I changed the rotors. Get some new screws for it and get those old rusty bastards outta there.

[imported_biocac]

When you run into the rotor setup that uses bolts to "hold" them into place, you'll run into this.
If they are stuck, pb blast the ish out of them to help free them up.
If they are stripped, you may have to drill them out.
The impact driver is most def. another good idea. You should be able to rent one from a local store ie. AZ commercial/AutoZone, etc . . .
They are a good tool for this sort of thing.

If you do end up drilling them out. BE CAREFULL not to bogart the threads. When you replace the bolts, make sure to dip them in some "never seise" <--sp so they don't freez up again.

Good luck on this one.

Once you've done it once, it gets pretty easy the next time(s)

Sam -

[imported_MKNTRAXX]

Yes... When i take anything apart on my car.. if i can i always use some kind of antiseize.. or atleast replace the bolt/nut

[imported_Jimass]

i had the same problem here.