Rotor removal Q?
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Rotor removal Q?
I'm replacing the stock rotors with ACDelco drilled/slotted. Got the calipers off no problem but still need to remove the rotor. I'm guessing it is just the nut in the middle of the hub assembly, is this right? Also is looks to be 1 1/4 inch, correct? What is the best way to remove it? I can't find a socket deep enough to reach. Any help would be much appreciated - what to use, where to buy, etc. Thanks!
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NO! These are not like the old rotors that included the bearings. Once you have the calipers off, the rotors should just slide right off the lug studs. They may take a little effort as they may have corroded onto the hub, but you do NOT need to remove that nut.
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Awesome! Thats what I was hoping someone would say. I tried that first, but they are stuck on there real good then. So maybe the tool I really need to buy is a big a-- hammer, haha. thanks!
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Originally Posted by Duck916
NO! These are not like the old rotors that included the bearings. Once you have the calipers off, the rotors should just slide right off the lug studs. They may take a little effort as they may have corroded onto the hub, but you do NOT need to remove that nut.
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try a rubber hammer and bang around. if that doesn't work, there's a post by MikeMercury with pics of his device for pulling them off... he uses a board that lays on the top of the studs and uses clamps and the board to pull the disc towards the board.
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You'll need to take the caliper brackets off as well. The bolts holding them on screw in from behind the caliper at 125 ft. lbs. Once the bracket is off, you can slide the rotor off. You may need to provide some gentle persuasion with a mallet.
Here's a pic of the bolts still in and the rotor off.
Here's a pic of the bolts still in and the rotor off.
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If this is a first time removal, the rotors will also have three thin little threaded pieces holding them on. The come off easily once you get them turning. Use a screwdriver or something to get them started, the metal tends to be sharp and you can get cut on them if not careful.
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
If this is a first time removal, the rotors will also have three thin little threaded pieces holding them on. The come off easily once you get them turning. Use a screwdriver or something to get them started, the metal tends to be sharp and you can get cut on them if not careful.
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Originally Posted by allanlaw
Yes - usually one each on two of the studs, per wheel. Discard after removal.
Do not put your new wheels on with those retainers on the studs. Discard them as instructed above. They were put there for the purpose of retaining the rotor during manufacturing. The stock wheels are counterbored on the back wheel surface and clear the retainers. Your new CCW's are not. They can keep your new wheels from seating properly and ruin them.
