Do you need rotor bolts?
You don’t need them, but with the wheel off and no bolts going through them, the rotor will rotate freely around the hub. The result is that this rotation sometimes makes you spend an extra bit of time lining the bolt holes up between the hub, rotor, and wheel.
What is scraping my rotor?
When brakes are making a scraping sound, it could indicate that a foreign body has gotten lodged between the pad and the rotor. In this case, the object needs to be removed. Similarly, squeaky brakes could simply mean they need some brake pad lube.
What’s the best way to remove a stuck rotor?
Due to their location, corrosion can get between the threads on the knuckle and bolt. The secret to removing these bolts without damage is to use a six-point socket and not a 12-point socket. Some bolts are held in with a blue thread-locking compound call Loctite. Breaking it loose may require a little extra force.
What causes a brake rotor to get stuck?
Stuck Brake Rotors When a brake rotor seizes to the flange, it is the rust and corrosion on the inside hat of the rotor and the flange that prevents removal. The secret is to focus on the hat and flange of the rotor. Don’t worry about the plates or friction surfaces.
Can you break a loose brake caliper bracket?
The factory usually tightens the everloving piss out of caliper bracket bolts, though. Some makes, I can never break them loose for the first time using an impact (with quality impact u-joint and short socket- my preferred method of removing and installing those bolts).
How to remove a broken bolt in a deep hole?
It can be difficult removing a broken bolt or stud that is recessed in a deep hole as there are not many techniques to remove the bolts. Before attempting to remove any bolt, it is a good idea to shock the bolt first, then apply some heat and finally some spray penetrant (once it is cool).
Due to their location, corrosion can get between the threads on the knuckle and bolt. The secret to removing these bolts without damage is to use a six-point socket and not a 12-point socket. Some bolts are held in with a blue thread-locking compound call Loctite. Breaking it loose may require a little extra force.
Why are brake caliper bolts called bracket bolts?
Plain and simple. They’re often called “caliper bracket bolts” because they attach to the part of your caliper called the bracket, and hold it tight to the spindle or steering knuckle. Torque Talk… Now a word about torque, the twisting force that tightens a bolt. Because caliper bolts MUST stay on, they need a LOT of torque.
Stuck Brake Rotors When a brake rotor seizes to the flange, it is the rust and corrosion on the inside hat of the rotor and the flange that prevents removal. The secret is to focus on the hat and flange of the rotor. Don’t worry about the plates or friction surfaces.
What happens if you over torquing a caliper bracket?
Not properly torquing the caliper bracket bolts: Not all caliper bracket bolts are the same. Torque ranges can vary from 30- to 110-ft/lbs. Also, some bracket bolts can be torque-to-yield or require liquid tread lockers. 7. Over torquing the caliper guide pin bolts: Caliper guide pin bolts typically need a 13mm wrench to remove.