C5 rotor replacement
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From: Lake Stevens Washington
C5 rotor replacement
Replacing brake rotors on my 2003.
Rear rotor will not come loose.
Caliper hardware off, parking brake not engaged.
other than striking it with a rubber mallet I am stuck.
Anything else that needs to be done to remove the rotor?
Please help.
Rear rotor will not come loose.
Caliper hardware off, parking brake not engaged.
other than striking it with a rubber mallet I am stuck.
Anything else that needs to be done to remove the rotor?
Please help.
Last edited by TLEE; May 14, 2009 at 08:10 PM.
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If it wont come off, use a toothbrush wire brush and buff off the hub area where the rotor sits on the hub. Make sure its clean and then add some oil to to the joint.
I bet you have a rust/wear ridge on the E brake drum. That will make it difficult get off also Try rotating the rotor when you are trying to pull it off.
BC
I bet you have a rust/wear ridge on the E brake drum. That will make it difficult get off also Try rotating the rotor when you are trying to pull it off.BC
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If you use the russell braided brake lines - you will need to add a ground wire between the caliper and the brake line attachment point on the frame on the fronts. Otherwise - the ABS sensors will throw service codes due to static buildup.
I know from experience and several others have had the same problem.
But still cheaper than the other brands.
I know from experience and several others have had the same problem.
But still cheaper than the other brands.
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If you use the russell braided brake lines - you will need to add a ground wire between the caliper and the brake line attachment point on the frame on the fronts. Otherwise - the ABS sensors will throw service codes due to static buildup.
I know from experience and several others have had the same problem.
But still cheaper than the other brands.
I know from experience and several others have had the same problem.
But still cheaper than the other brands.
Bill
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Burning Brakes
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The Russell linees I got had 25 ohms one side and 15 ohms other side (if I remember right). That and the braid rubbing itself as it moves, causes the problem. I think if they had properly attached the ends to create true continuity at 1 to 2 ohms or isolated them to prevent any continuity there would not be a problem.
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I am installing Baer Eradispeed plus rotors. The rears are larger Dia than OE but listed for 97 and on C5. Baer provides brackets to move callipers out (FWD) and slightly outboard. The OE brake line just barley touches (with car jacked of course).
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From: Lake Stevens Washington
If you use the russell braided brake lines - you will need to add a ground wire between the caliper and the brake line attachment point on the frame on the fronts. Otherwise - the ABS sensors will throw service codes due to static buildup.
I know from experience and several others have had the same problem.
But still cheaper than the other brands.
I know from experience and several others have had the same problem.
But still cheaper than the other brands.
Does Russell provide longer lines than OE ?
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I heard about the ABS related issues that the Russel braided brake lines sometimes incur, which is why I went with the Goodridge SS braided brake lines - no grounding wire required or ABS issues - working great for over 3 years now.
