How do you take rotor bolts out of Honda?
There are 2 holes in the rotors to accept these bolts. Once you have stopped sweating and calmed down after removing the PITA rotor screws, do this: Clean out those other 2 holes and thread the bolts in. Slowly screw the bolts in, alternating evenly. They will press against the hub and force the rotor out, sometimes with a pop.
Why are there lug nuts on Honda rotors?
Those screws are useless. They are there simply to hold the rotor on while on the assembly line. The 5 lug nuts clamping the rotor onto the hub, via the wheel, are what really matters. At the risk of appearing cheap, is there ANY reason to bother replacing the rotor screws that I know I will be manhandling off my 2010 rotors this weekend?
How big are the rotor screws on a Honda?
While you are at the store not buying the rotor screws, buy two M8 x 1.25 hex head bolts. (I’m pretty sure that is the correct size, DAGS to make sure). There are 2 holes in the rotors to accept these bolts.
Can you use Philips screw driver on Honda rotors?
NEVER use household Philips screw driver to remove the rotor screw. you will pretty much strip the bolt if it has never been taken off! 3. NEVER use air tool to remove it, 99.9% you will strip it! 4. impact screwdriver may or may not help.
How do you remove a Honda rotor screw?
1. over years it builds corrosion since it’s open to the elements, and it stick on the rotor! 2. the metal is soft and easy to strip! 3. it looks like the normal Philips screw, but nomal PH bit doesn’t fit it well! often loose and strip it. How to remove it without damage? 1. SOAK the bad-ass rotor holding screws with PB blasters for minutes.
Those screws are useless. They are there simply to hold the rotor on while on the assembly line. The 5 lug nuts clamping the rotor onto the hub, via the wheel, are what really matters. At the risk of appearing cheap, is there ANY reason to bother replacing the rotor screws that I know I will be manhandling off my 2010 rotors this weekend?
NEVER use household Philips screw driver to remove the rotor screw. you will pretty much strip the bolt if it has never been taken off! 3. NEVER use air tool to remove it, 99.9% you will strip it! 4. impact screwdriver may or may not help.
Can You DAB antiseize on Honda rotor screws?
It would seem like it would not be unreasonable for Honda factory to dab a bit of antiseize on 8 screws at the factory as they are being inserted in the rotors…… Might take an extra 16 seconds and 4 cents worth of antiseize but would save people significant time down the road, and cost, too.