question about brake jobs

sullione · Post by **sullione** » Fri Sep 10, 2004 3:31 am

is the rotor supposed to slide off after the caliper braket is off?

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Fri Sep 10, 2004 3:39 am

Assuming you're talking about the fronts, yes. If you're talking about the rears, you need to make sure the parking brake is released -- then they should slide right off too.

If it needs a little... ahem... "encouragement," you can thread two M8 bolts into the holes provided on the rotor's hat. Thread them evenly and slowly and they should force the rotor free from the hub.

sullione · Post by **sullione** » Fri Sep 10, 2004 3:42 am

can I use a gear puller without causing damage to the hub?

Post by **Legacy777** » Fri Sep 10, 2004 3:54 am

yes you can use a puller. Just thread the bolts in, and press against the axle stub. That's what I do.

sullione · Post by **sullione** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 3:11 am

Thanks to everyone who helped me with questions that I had concerning my brake job. I completed the job last night and it was quite simple. The hard part was I had two rotors that didn't want to part with the car after 13 years so I had to force them off...one with a gear puller and the other with a hammer. I also did the bedding process (thanks BAC.5). The old pads didn't look too bad but they were glazed over. I'm happy with the fact that I truely learned something and I saved $200+ bucks. Thanks again.

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 3:12 am

Glad I could be of some help. I'm glad you saved $200 too! Not as intimidating as it may initially seem, huh?

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question about brake jobs

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