!@#$ rotors...
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: NC USA
I have an 07 Fit...
Ok, I'm pulling my hair out... I've done countless brake jobs, so what the hell is the deal with my rotors? I pulled my wheel, removed the two bolts that hold the caliper in place and zip tied it to the strut tower to hold it out of the way. Then using my impact screw driver removed the two rotor screws, the rotor WILL NOT come off, and I mean not to save it's life either.
My 07 Fit has 93k on it and they're worn out so replacing everything (lot of hiway miles) I found a tap and cleaned up the threads on the rotor hat so I could use those to pull the rotor off, threaded in some grade 8 bolts alternating half turn each to pull the rotor off... no way baby, imagine my surprise when I realized that the rotor hat was cracking, and splitting and NOT COMING OFF WTF?! Any ideas? I'm seriously stumped, I don't want to take it to the dealer but this rotor has serious separation anxiety :P
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Ok, I'm pulling my hair out... I've done countless brake jobs, so what the hell is the deal with my rotors? I pulled my wheel, removed the two bolts that hold the caliper in place and zip tied it to the strut tower to hold it out of the way. Then using my impact screw driver removed the two rotor screws, the rotor WILL NOT come off, and I mean not to save it's life either.
My 07 Fit has 93k on it and they're worn out so replacing everything (lot of hiway miles) I found a tap and cleaned up the threads on the rotor hat so I could use those to pull the rotor off, threaded in some grade 8 bolts alternating half turn each to pull the rotor off... no way baby, imagine my surprise when I realized that the rotor hat was cracking, and splitting and NOT COMING OFF WTF?! Any ideas? I'm seriously stumped, I don't want to take it to the dealer but this rotor has serious separation anxiety :P
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
we also have had good luck with gear pullers modded to fit rotor.
second times a lot easier.
ps others have told us squirting anti seize bolt fluids also help but can't verify.
PB Blaster, a blowtorch and an impact screwdriver will save you the headache
$10 from Auto Zone
Impact Driver Set at AutoZone.com - Best Impact Driver Set Parts for Cars, Trucks & SUVS
and I always use new screws, part # 93600-06014-0H from any Honda dealer, list is $0.60 each
$10 from Auto Zone
Impact Driver Set at AutoZone.com - Best Impact Driver Set Parts for Cars, Trucks & SUVS
and I always use new screws, part # 93600-06014-0H from any Honda dealer, list is $0.60 each
Pickup some new fluid while you're at it
I went with Power Stop Evolution pads and rotors from Autoanything.com and I must say I'm thrilled with the results. They were super easy to install myself and they have been great, no noise and super smooth. I'm going to bring it by the dealership for a fluid change, I get a family discount so it won't cost me much ;-)
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