Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 02:08:51 +0000 From: "Charles C." <c.k.christacopoulos.removeme.nospamee.ac.uk> Subject: Re: Stubborn Front Brake Rotor
Ben wrote: > Fred W wrote: >> - Bob - wrote: >> >>> On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:36:37 -0500, Ben <jimnospamcom> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> I'm considering, drilling a small hole in the left half of the rotor >>>> screw and try a screw extractor. Then maybe warm the disk up with a >>>> torch and try hammering out again. >>>> >>> >>> >>> Well, I had some tips for getting it out... but it's too late for that >>> :-) >>> >>> If you are sure that the screw is not holding it in, and you have >>> removed the caliper, and you are replacing the rotor... here's what >>> I'd do: spray some PB blast around the hub area. The only thing >>> holding the rotor on is the rust at the center of the ring. Then put >>> in your ear plugs and start whacking it with the 8 lb sledge around >>> the outer edge as you rotate it. Eventually the rust will break free >>> and it will come off. Hitting it on the edge (radially) may also help. >>> >>> If you are not replacing the rotor, strategy is the same - just use a >>> wood block and be gentle. >> >> >> Yep. I was going to say exactly what Bob said. Except to add that to >> remove the small rotor screw, you should be able to drill off the head >> by using a bit that is slightly larger than the screw thread diameter >> but smaller than the head of the screw. Once you drill out all the >> tapered part the head will fly right off. >> >> Once the head is gone you should be able to get it out with some vice >> grips (after the disk has been removed) no problem. Just make sure to >> juice it with PBblaster and let it soak a while. >> > Thanks guys! > > I'm off to get some Kroil, or/and PB and a bigger sledge. I'll try to > get the complete screw out and I'll re-spray and let it sit overnight. > Then, the sledge. > > I hope I will not end up replacing the whole hub! > You might :-) Why did you want to remove the rotor (disk) if you were only changing the pads? As others said ... if the top of it broke the rotor should come free quite easy and leave all drilling until after you have the rotor off. What is the head of the screw on a 9-3 like. Pozidrive (spelling?) size 1? if yes it would have needed an impact screwdriver like so http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37530 Use copper paste on reassembly. Good luck. Charles -- Please remove _removeme_ to reply.
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