!!!!!!!HELP!!!!!! Brake Rotor Removel
02-13-2010, 03:20 PM
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!!!!!!!HELP!!!!!! Brake Rotor Removel
hey guys can't get my front brake rotor off....took the caliper off and removed the screw from the rotor but the rotor will not move....am i missing something...i have been kicking it to see if its just rust but no luck
02-13-2010, 06:04 PM
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Use the "search" feature PLEASE !!!!!! I and many others from other forum posted it before. All you need is can of corrosion eater, rubber hammer and a couple beers for the job. Btw, the rear is even hard because of the parking brake.
02-13-2010, 08:41 PM
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didn't do the rears yet wanted to try out these new rotors first......i will probably let sonic ms do the rears when they put my springs and stuff on.....mine were rusted on pretty good just make sure u get some wd-40 and a good rubber mallet
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02-13-2010, 08:54 PM
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The rust build up is normal. Get one of those rust penetration can from Autozone work best.
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02-13-2010, 10:33 PM
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Sometimes nothing will work other than a good whack from a metal mallet.
No waiting and it'll come off after a couple of good whacks.
Remember to keep the retaining screw on but loose so that it will allow the rotor to be loosened but not enough that the rotor will fall off.
No waiting and it'll come off after a couple of good whacks.
Remember to keep the retaining screw on but loose so that it will allow the rotor to be loosened but not enough that the rotor will fall off.
02-13-2010, 11:20 PM
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thanks guys....bought some PB Stuff from autozone....sprayed it on waited like five minutes and smacked the **** out of it with a rubber mallet and BBBAAAMMM.....finishing the other side now thanks for all the help...love this forum
02-16-2010, 12:33 AM
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Just shoot some WD40 and use a big metal hammer hitting the rotor hard -- just bang the heck out of it, it will come off. You don't plan to use the old rotor anyway.
02-16-2010, 01:21 AM
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Get a rubber mallet and smack hard all around the rotor and it will come lose..just built up with rust
02-16-2010, 11:43 AM
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Wow... is it really that easy to replace the rotors on the front? Just need WD-40 and a rubber mallet? How long did it take to replace the fronts.
02-17-2010, 09:53 AM
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I have never done the rotors on a CLK. However, I've removed them from many other cars. Penetrating oil and a BFH has always done the trick! lol.
02-17-2010, 06:26 PM
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What I do use when reinstalling the rotors is a thin film of anti-seize paste before reinstalling the new rotor.
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02-17-2010, 10:51 PM
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Folks, if you have a BFH, penetrating oil really isn't necessary. The shock of the hammer will brake loose the rotor. I've done well over 30-50 brake jobs on BMW and Mercedes and never used penetrating oil and all the rotors came loose nicely.
What I do use when reinstalling the rotors is a thin film of anti-seize paste before reinstalling the new rotor.
What I do use when reinstalling the rotors is a thin film of anti-seize paste before reinstalling the new rotor.
Yes, you've done it many times so you know it will come out with a couple hard shock of the hammer. You have to understand that most of the people here, it their first time of doing it so they're afraid to knock it hard enough to loose it. As for the anti-seize paste, same goes with the spark plugs and the grease/lube for the plugs boots.
02-18-2010, 12:56 AM
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Yes, you've done it many times so you know it will come out with a couple hard shock of the hammer. You have to understand that most of the people here, it their first time of doing it so they're afraid to knock it hard enough to loose it. As for the anti-seize paste, same goes with the spark plugs and the grease/lube for the plugs boots.
But that's what I'm trying to get across, don't be afraid to knock away. Many times on these forums, a first timer will be nice enough to chime in but offer either erroneous info or info that's not completely correct. I'm just hoping to steer folks in the correct direction.
One more thing, a rubber mallet may prove frustrating if the rotor is really rusted on.
02-18-2010, 01:07 AM
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Klinh, I hear you.
But that's what I'm trying to get across, don't be afraid to knock away. Many times on these forums, a first timer will be nice enough to chime in but offer either erroneous info or info that's not completely correct. I'm just hoping to steer folks in the correct direction.
One more thing, a rubber mallet may prove frustrating if the rotor is really rusted on.
But that's what I'm trying to get across, don't be afraid to knock away. Many times on these forums, a first timer will be nice enough to chime in but offer either erroneous info or info that's not completely correct. I'm just hoping to steer folks in the correct direction.
One more thing, a rubber mallet may prove frustrating if the rotor is really rusted on.
I still remember my first time doing it. I has my front end on the jack stand. I was afraid to hit that sucker any harder because the car might just fall off the stand.
. Plus, at the shop where the car is on the lift, it alot easier to give it a full wack when you standing. About 8 months ago, I did a complete brake jobs front and rear on my 2001 clk 430. I was afraid to hit the rear rotors at full blow because i was afraid the emergency brake spring load might pop out inside. So I decided just to pry it out and it work.
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02-18-2010, 02:12 AM
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I still remember my first time doing it. I has my front end on the jack stand. I was afraid to hit that sucker any harder because the car might just fall off the stand. . Plus, at the shop where the car is on the lift, it alot easier to give it a full wack when you standing. About 8 months ago, I did a complete brake jobs front and rear on my 2001 clk 430. I was afraid to hit the rear rotors at full blow because i was afraid the emergency brake spring load might pop out inside. So I decided just to pry it out and it work.
. Plus, at the shop where the car is on the lift, it alot easier to give it a full wack when you standing. About 8 months ago, I did a complete brake jobs front and rear on my 2001 clk 430. I was afraid to hit the rear rotors at full blow because i was afraid the emergency brake spring load might pop out inside. So I decided just to pry it out and it work.Just remember to rotate the rotor gradually as you hit it.
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Folks, if you have a BFH, penetrating oil really isn't necessary. The shock of the hammer will brake loose the rotor. I've done well over 30-50 brake jobs on BMW and Mercedes and never used penetrating oil and all the rotors came loose nicely.
What I do use when reinstalling the rotors is a thin film of anti-seize paste before reinstalling the new rotor.
What I do use when reinstalling the rotors is a thin film of anti-seize paste before reinstalling the new rotor.
