Why are my brake rotors not coming off?
I have a 2002 Ford Focus which has had a speed-related vibration when I put on the brakes. I figured the front rotors are warped so I bought 2 new rotors and proceeded replace the old ones. I removed the brake calipers and all went well – except I can’t get the old rotor off!!!
Why are my rotors rusted to the hub?
The rotors were similarly rusted to the hub. I believe that the clearance between the hub and the inner cavity that it fits in is so close that rust essentially welds the rotor to the hub. At first, I tried penetrating oil and a little rapping with a hammer around the hub area. No love.
Why is my Jaguar XJ12 not working properly?
If not, the problem could be with the pump, the filter or the pressure regulator that will need properly checked for a diagnosis. As with most vehicles, Jaguar XJ12 also has its set of problems that can often put car owners into a troublesome situation. When this happens, getting an Expert’s help to restore working order becomes highly essential.
How to repair a new heater control valve on a Jaguar XJ12?
How to repair a new heater control valve on a Jaguar XJ12 that suddenly stopped working? First, turn off the ignition. Then, hold down the ‘Auto’ and ‘Fresh/Recirc’ buttons simultaneously and run the engine. Observe if all the LED indicators on the control panel are flashing on and off.
If not, the problem could be with the pump, the filter or the pressure regulator that will need properly checked for a diagnosis. As with most vehicles, Jaguar XJ12 also has its set of problems that can often put car owners into a troublesome situation. When this happens, getting an Expert’s help to restore working order becomes highly essential.
Why do I have to take rotors off my Toyota Camry?
That’s because rotors wear down and need to be turned or replaced every brake change or the pad won’t have full contact with the rotor. To do this, you first have to take off the rotor. In this case, it’s on a 2005 Toyota Camry, but the process is similar for other year Camrys as well.
How do you remove a brake rotor from a car?
Now it’s time to take off the brake rotor from the wheel studs. If it won’t budge because of our friend rust, then take your hammer and impact the top and bottom of the face of the rotor, back and forth, a few times to loosen it. After you remove the rotor, put anti-seize lubricant on the axle hub between the wheel studs.
Is it worth it to replace brake rotors?
Read on to see the tools, time, and steps needed when replacing brake rotors. Mechanics used to recommend having rotors “turned” to meet spec again, but the price of rotors has come down quite a bit, to a point where many machine shops will no longer turn them.
I have a 2002 Ford Focus which has had a speed-related vibration when I put on the brakes. I figured the front rotors are warped so I bought 2 new rotors and proceeded replace the old ones. I removed the brake calipers and all went well – except I can’t get the old rotor off!!!
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.
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.
How can you tell if your brake rotors are warped?
Brake rotors by design will be flat and smooth. Usually, with warped brake rotors, you can’t tell with the naked eye that they are warped. The easiest way to tell if your brake pads are warped is to feel the brake pedal for vibrations or pulses when braking.
The rotors were similarly rusted to the hub. I believe that the clearance between the hub and the inner cavity that it fits in is so close that rust essentially welds the rotor to the hub. At first, I tried penetrating oil and a little rapping with a hammer around the hub area. No love.