What to do when your brake rotor breaks?
HARDER! If it doesn’t immediately break loose, give it a few more taps with the hammer, and also try tightening the screw just a tiny bit. That sometimes releases the threads from their herculean death grip and allows you to back the screw out. If you are lucky, you hear a “SNAP!” and the screw is loose.
What’s the best way to remove a rotor screw?
Strike the hammer on the screw with another hammer a few times. This normally breaks up the rust and frees the screw. If that doesn’t work, I use a punch and a hammer.
Can a 12mm wrench turn a brake rotor?
Now, double check that your 12mm wrench is jammed against the caliper and preventing the rotor from turning. If so, it’s officially go time. Gather every little bit of muscle that you have in your body, and push into the screw while turning it.
Where is the Phillips screw on a brake rotor?
If you are lucky, your screwdriver will have a hex area on it near the bottom of the handle. That allows for tons of extra grip. Now, double check that your 12mm wrench is jammed against the caliper and preventing the rotor from turning.
Can a brake rotor be removed with a screw?
Some brake rotors are held on with screws or other fasteners. These can rust into place and be very difficult to remove. I’ll start by saying that some disagree with this method because they don’t like the idea of hitting two hammers together.
Now, double check that your 12mm wrench is jammed against the caliper and preventing the rotor from turning. If so, it’s officially go time. Gather every little bit of muscle that you have in your body, and push into the screw while turning it.
What should I do if my brake bolt breaks?
If it doesn’t immediately break loose, give it a few more taps with the hammer, and also try tightening the screw just a tiny bit. That sometimes releases the threads from their herculean death grip and allows you to back the screw out. If you are lucky, you hear a “SNAP!” and the screw is loose. Tada! The bolt is now out. WAIT!
If you are lucky, your screwdriver will have a hex area on it near the bottom of the handle. That allows for tons of extra grip. Now, double check that your 12mm wrench is jammed against the caliper and preventing the rotor from turning.