Frozen Front Rotors..Help
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Frozen Front Rotors..Help
I need help. I am trying to install new x-drilled rotors. I removed the little torx screw, which came off real easy. I expected the rotors to be frozen on so I was ready to hammer away. I have sprayed penetrating oil too. I am using a 32oz hammer. I have tried now for 1 hour with no success. The old rotor is now all messed up from the hammer blows.
Does any one have any ideas to remove the rotor?
Does any one have any ideas to remove the rotor?
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I need help. I am trying to install new x-drilled rotors. I removed the little torx screw, which came off real easy. I expected the rotors to be frozen on so I was ready to hammer away. I have sprayed penetrating oil too. I am using a 32oz hammer. I have tried now for 1 hour with no success. The old rotor is now all messed up from the hammer blows.
Does any one have any ideas to remove the rotor?
Does any one have any ideas to remove the rotor?
BTW, you might want to make sure you don't try and grab it as it will be warm.
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I hope while you were going crazy with that torch that you didn't melt all of the grease from inside your hub bearings or melt the bearing seals... You should do yourself a favor and double check.
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Should be good to go. As I heated the Rotor I kept the flame away from direct contact to the hub, I also checked the center hub and Cap and it was warmed up but I was still able to touch with out leaving skin. and I am sure during normal driving the hub gets a lot hotter than what I did.
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Should be good to go. As I heated the Rotor I kept the flame away from direct contact to the hub, I also checked the center hub and Cap and it was warmed up but I was still able to touch with out leaving skin. and I am sure during normal driving the hub gets a lot hotter than what I did.
Otherwise, you did well!
BTW, you may want to get some anti-seize gel. Any autoparts store should sell it. It is zinc based and you spread on the inside of the new rotor where it touches the hub. This keeps from having to go through what you did.
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ubricant_a.htm
They sell this in a small tube rather than the big jug you see here.
Randy B
