quadracerx
Feb 15 2011, 05:37 PM
Ok....
So time for yet another dumb ass question....Trying to remove the rear rotors from "Project Rusty" I have already removed the large 30mm nut from the rear spindles...I see two slotted set screws that I THINK are holding the rear rotors on? IF that is the case, what is the best way to remove them....impact driver or is there something else Im missing? Do I need a puller to get the rotors off?
Thanks for the help...
Steve
Jeffs9146
Feb 15 2011, 05:40 PM
I would spray some PBlaster on them and let them sit for a while, then remove the screw and tap with a hammer as you pull them off!
It sounds like they are rusted on!
PS: No need to remove the large center nut!! Just the calipers!
Cap'n Krusty
Feb 15 2011, 05:41 PM
Remove the screws. You don't have to remove the large axle nut to get the rotors off. Using an impact driver is a good idea. Unless the rust is really bad, they should come off easily once the screws are removed.The Cap'n
914 shifter
Feb 15 2011, 06:33 PM
remove to screws then bang/tap around the rotor with a lump hammer
bandjoey
Feb 15 2011, 08:29 PM
Agree. Hammer impact or hand impact after a small soak in PB Blaster. Otherwise you'll strip out the slot head. You can still get these new from the normal sources.
Eric_Shea
Feb 15 2011, 08:38 PM
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impact driver
Indeed. I wish more people thought like you. You wouldn't believe the shape of some of the hub cores we got back!
Use a MAPP torch and get everything good and red. As it's cooling down, use the impact driver.
quadracerx
Feb 15 2011, 10:50 PM
YAY....good news...I got the rotors off...PB Blaster is magic...LOL Although even with the impact driver I was only able to get 3 out of 4 out....had to drill out the last one...but its all good, need to run a tap into the axle flange but it will be fine...man...guess I call her "Project Rusty" for a reason....
Thanks again for your help....now I move on to front suspension and then dash removal....That wont begin until the weekend though at the earliest...
Steve
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