Rotor removal help. T30 stuck
#1
Burning Brakes
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Rotor removal help. T30 stuck
Anyone have any ideas how to get the T 30 out? It's starting to strip and doesn't seem to have any give at all. It already twisted the head of my bit and beginning to do the same on another one
#3
I have found with these T series fasteners that a good impact socket is needed EVEN when you aren't using an impact wrench. A decent impact wrench will help since all you have to concentrate on is keeping the wrench solidly on the fastener while the hammering action of the impact breaks it loose.
I am not a fan of this style of fastener head and they are a problem on some of the older GM 2500/3500 series pickup truck brakes.
I am not a fan of this style of fastener head and they are a problem on some of the older GM 2500/3500 series pickup truck brakes.
#5
If the hammer doesn't work buy an impact wrench, you will find it VERY handy in the future.
I first experienced the joy of using an impact wrench to change the three blades on the finishing mower mounted to my Deere tractor. What had been a major pain turned into a less than 5 minute job. There is no way I could have changed the pads on my GMC 2500HD pickup last year without an impact wrench to break loose the fasteners.
I first experienced the joy of using an impact wrench to change the three blades on the finishing mower mounted to my Deere tractor. What had been a major pain turned into a less than 5 minute job. There is no way I could have changed the pads on my GMC 2500HD pickup last year without an impact wrench to break loose the fasteners.
#6
Team Owner
''DO NOT-DO NOT'' use an air /battery impact on this,you need to go buy new bolts too after this
you can rent a ''hand impact driver'' that you hit with a hammer from any parts store,or go to harbor freight and buy a $10 one
you can rent a ''hand impact driver'' that you hit with a hammer from any parts store,or go to harbor freight and buy a $10 one
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When the loosening torque is high enough to require an air impact wrench, I'll typically start at a very low air pressure, and work my way up, until the muthah comes loose.
Sending shock waves through a fastener will accomplish things that a steady application of torque just won't do.
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#8
Safety Car
On the second side I did not try the socket first. Tapped the torx on and hit it with the hand impact and came free on first hit. Then used ratchet/socket to remove.
I did not reinstall them. They are not needed. Only there as a convenience to keep the rotor flush when wheels are off. Once rotors are on for a while they stay put without the torx.
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#9
Burning Brakes
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got it, I know not a gun for lugs which I have. Dont have an impact drill if you will. My neighbor does so just need to see if he has the t30 when he gets home or if I need to grab one. Also ordered new bolts already
Thx guys hope it works
Thx guys hope it works
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One of mine stripped to the point I had to drill it out. Once the drill bit got in a short distance on the side of the screw it suddenly came loose and I was able to spin it out the back side of the hub. Damaged the rotor hat a little but not enough to worry about. Once the suckers were out they weren't replaced. The rotor stays on the hub just fine with wheel in place.
Bill
Bill
#11
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One of mine stripped to the point I had to drill it out. Once the drill bit got in a short distance on the side of the screw it suddenly came loose and I was able to spin it out the back side of the hub. Damaged the rotor hat a little but not enough to worry about. Once the suckers were out they weren't replaced. The rotor stays on the hub just fine with wheel in place.
Bill
Bill
#12
Melting Slicks
Some cars don't use these at all. It's more of a convenience holder screw that becomes an inconvenience. The rotor isn't going anywhere with the caliper in place and wheel bolted on the studs.