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Old 08-09-2005, 08:06 PM
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I tried to change new rotors today. But I got stuck at the two small screws that hold the rotor to the car. For the life of me I couldn't get those out, nor can my power screwdrivers. I even sprayed some 'liquid wrench' to budge it, but didn't help.
Anybody know the best way to get rid of those two screws, short of drilling them out?
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:20 PM
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You need an impact driver. Unless you've already stripped the head, in which case, you'll need to drill them out.
Old 08-09-2005, 08:27 PM
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i always use flatheads for those rotor screws. you could try hammering in a flathead see if it turns.

once you drill them out you don't have to put them in, most bbks don't even have them.
Old 08-09-2005, 08:38 PM
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[QUOTE=xviper,Aug 9 2005, 09:20 PM]You need an impact driver.
Old 08-09-2005, 10:48 PM
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Drilling with a cobalt bit isn't so bad. Probably the quickest method too!
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Not if the impact tool work's
Old 08-10-2005, 06:32 AM
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Impact it if you can. Last resort=drilling.
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Look here for the link for the tool.


http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00947641000
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i did it without an impact hammer... didnt strip the heads either. Maybe cuz i did mine with only 10,000 mi on the car?
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Originally Posted by r_duff,Aug 10 2005, 11:50 AM
i did it without an impact hammer... didnt strip the heads either. Maybe cuz i did mine with only 10,000 mi on the car?
Same story for me. If you do it soon enough, you can do it by hand. I no longer use those screws at all.


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