The two screws holding the rotors on, are almost impossible to get off unless I strip them, which I am trying not to. Is there any special way to get these off? Don't want to strip them, and leave me with no way to get them off.

2008 Honda Fit - Base Model
40K miles

Thanks

 

impact. or put a screwdriver on there and hit the end of it with a hammer while you turn. make sure you have a big enough screwdriver.

ps: you dont need to reuse the screws. you can throw them away

 

Yea, these screws are a pain. I'm almost tempted to just drill them out.

 

you should be able to get them out. pb blaster should help too

 

hell, im tempted to go outside and unscrew mine so i dont have an issue later :P

 

We had this come up b4 and a hand held impact from harbor freight removes these screws w/o damage & ya might feel like drilling but u'll be getting into a whole other headache if it doesn't go well. here's a pic & price 5.29 and it looks like you will need to but a #3 phillips bit to fit the screws. or the next size impact prob. come w/ #3 bit this one is a little one in the pic, but ya get the idea. and to finish up w a good dab of copper antisieze b/f assembly Good luck!


PS I was in the same boat 2 yrs. ago when I switched to drilled rotors.

 

I was able to drill them out EASILY! Thanks for all the quick responses. Definitely loving all the Tech info on this site.

 

i did my brakes... amd that tool broke off inside the screw head and i couldnt get it out... so i torched it till it exploded and it worked!

 

Normally speaking - All you should have to do is hit the end of a screwdriver with a hammer and turn... Easy as pie

 

Believe me, I would have loved to have just been able to use a screw driver. I got it all done though. The only issue now is that I have to push deeper on the brake pedal during normal braking. Going to check the brake fluid level when I get home today, hoping I don't have to bleed the brakes.

 

If you want you can get the remains out with a of broken screw/bolt extractor set. Once you get the remains out you can put in new screws with anti-seize compound and the screws will always come out easy.

Did you replace the pads too?

 

Did you clean and lube the caliper guide pins, and remove any rust from the pad backing plate contact area where the caliper piston contacts it? Did you have any problem attaching the shims?

Also, the pads need to be absolutely free in the guides...(falling out).

Another possible issue is dirt on the hub-to-rotor surfaces...you cleaned that up, right?

 

I had to drill mine out. I used an impact but the passenger's side still striped out on me. Caused a lot of frustration. I'm glad I got the warped rotors off though.

 

Does anybody know why it feels like the brake pedal has to be pushed further down when braking? I doubt I have air in the lines. I also checked the brake fluid reservoir, and it is full.

 

Did you check the stuff I mentioned in post 12?

Another thought...most replacement rotors come coated with anti-corrosion oil. Did you remember to clean them off before installation?

 

Yea, I got them all fixed up now. Fit stops on a dime now.

 

Too bad a dime isn't worth what it was ten years ago.


So, what fixed your spongy/low pedal????

 

I've always been able to get those screws loose with an impact even when they're totally destroyed. Just keep hitting the impact really hard with a hammer and they will eventually come loose.