Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:39:12 GMT From: - Bob - <uctraingnospamanet.com> Subject: Re: Stubborn Front Brake Rotor
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.