Can you force a rotor off a wheel?
You’re NOT trying to force the rotor off the hub with the bolt pressure. Once the rotor is off, make sure you clean all the rust off the wheel hub. If you don’t, you’ll get lateral runout, which causes disc thickness variation and brake pedal pulsation.
How to get that stubborn brake rotor to come off quick?
If this doesn’t work and you see threaded holes then put a M8 X 1.25 bolt into each hole and tighten till it pops off. Loading…
Where are the threaded holes in a car rotor?
Many car makers install rotors with threaded holes located in the rotor “hat.” They serve no other purpose but to help during rotor removal. Most often these holes use a metric thread, so you’ll need metric bolts. Here’s how to proceed with the removal.
How do you get rust penetrant off a rotor?
Rotate the rotor 180° and repeat until the rust penetrant is dripping off the bottom of the rotor. Tap around the rotor hat with a hammer to set up vibrations to work the rust penetrant in deeper.
You’re NOT trying to force the rotor off the hub with the bolt pressure. Once the rotor is off, make sure you clean all the rust off the wheel hub. If you don’t, you’ll get lateral runout, which causes disc thickness variation and brake pedal pulsation.
How do you remove a brake rotor from a car?
Inspect the caliper slides on the bracket and add a small amount of brake grease to lubricate. Step 11 – Next, use a hammer and strike the rotor near the edge of the axle flange, this will force the rotor free. Step 12 – After the rotor has been loosened, grasp it using both hands to remove. (Note: brake rotors can be heavy.)
How do you remove a drum in hat rotor?
If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat rotor, don’t just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the parking brake and back it off the rotor in order to remove the rear rotor. In this training video, we walk you through how to adjust the parking brake in order to remove a rear rotor that is stuck.
Rotate the rotor 180° and repeat until the rust penetrant is dripping off the bottom of the rotor. Tap around the rotor hat with a hammer to set up vibrations to work the rust penetrant in deeper.
How to replace rear brakes and rotors 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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Do you need Stock brake rotors on a jeep?
Stock rotors is all that is needed on a Jeep, cross drilled and slotted rotors will only be a benefit if you run down long mountain roads and are on the brakes hard where the rotors get VERY hot.
How much does it cost to replace rotors on a jeep?
If you get the service manual for your model there will be a step by step guide on replacing the rotors and pads. (you can do it with a Kmart tool set…) drilled and slotted with pads, i think it was under $300.
What’s the best way to remove brake rotors?
Same with the ebay ones, FYI A dead blow hammer will probably work much better than a rubber mallet, I went the rubber mallet way, and pretty much ruined it beating the crap outta my rotors to get them off.
Can a brake rotor be replaced on both axles?
I work at an independent auto repair shop and we seem to have 2 schools of thought, first thought, Mechanic A, one rotor under spec’s, the other rotor on the same axle is machinable, replace only the rotor that is at or under min and resurface the other if within spec’s after machining.
What should I use to remove a stuck brake rotor?
Most often these holes use a metric thread, so you’ll need metric bolts. Here’s how to proceed with the removal. • shoot rust penetrant (Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, etc ) between the studs and the rotor. Rotate the rotor 180° and repeat until the rust penetrant is dripping off the bottom of the rotor.
What to do if your brake rotor won’t come off?
If your rotor still isn’t coming off after using this technique, try using some penetrating fluid, or a bigger hammer. Jeremy Clarkson would be very proud of the last statement 😉 If you have any questions regarding the video, you know where to throw them!! Thanks for watching 🙂