Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:53:51 +0000 From: "Charles C." <c.k.christacopoulos.removeme.nospamee.ac.uk> Subject: Re: Stubborn Front Brake Rotor
Ben wrote: > Charles C. wrote: >> 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 >> >> >> > Hi Charles, > > Here's a snippet of the original post: > > "I'm doing rotors and pads on a 1999, 9-3, manual. > <snip> A clear indication that I can't read and I should not post to n/groups too late at night :-D Oh, damn here I go do it again. I am sorry, I should have read all your post and not the bits I wanted to remember. Charles -- Please remove _removeme_ to reply.
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