Front Rotors...
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Front Rotors...
I am trying to replace my front rotors with drilled/slotted rotors. I have the caliper/bracket off and have drilled out the 5 rivets. I still cannot budge the rotor!! Could it be stuck on the center hub, there does seem to be rust around the hob/rotor. I have had it soaking in WD-40 for about an hour, but cannot move the rotor at all. I drilled out the heads of the rivets and then used a 1/2" bit to drill deeper and remove more of the rivet area. TIA
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Tolland CT
Very often rotors rust onto the hubs. You may need some 'persuasion' with a hammer to loosen them. I generally use a heavy rubber mallet but if you are tossing the rotors, some love taps with metal will likely free them up quickly.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Thanks guys, got tired and gave up for today. Since I turned 74 I do not have the patience or energy I used to have, will try the hammer tomorrow. Have a great weekend.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Catlett VA
There is a large puller that works if you need to remove the rotor without damage, but since you are going to replace them, get a big hammer and whack the crap out of it. I had to use persuasion to get mine off when I put the drilled rotors on my 68 convert.
Race Director
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From: Athens GA
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Another vote for the BFH....after spraying PB2 in and around from the sides.
Not sure if I did that with last ones I tore down or used my press. Yeah, I am old too.....
But spraying Power Blaster the day before and letting it soak eliminates much frustration the next day.
Good luck!
Not sure if I did that with last ones I tore down or used my press. Yeah, I am old too.....
But spraying Power Blaster the day before and letting it soak eliminates much frustration the next day.
Good luck!
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