Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:19:38 -0500 From: Ben <jimnospamcom> Subject: Re: Stubborn Front Brake Rotor
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! Thanks again!