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16-06-2007, 06:07 PM
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Today I attempted to replace the rear rotors and pads on my Au fairlane.
The caliper came off fine, However I could not remove the rotor. Any suggestions? - I have removed the locating screw from the rotor. - Yes, the handbrake is off and the hub spins freely. I've tried negotiating with it using a mallet, doesn't budge from the hub. I am assuming the the rotor has coroded to the hub? or have I forgotten something? Any suggestions or ideas will be greatly appreciated! |
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16-06-2007, 06:21 PM
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I would say corrosion is holding it on. Let it soak in WD40 for a while then have another go with the mallet.
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16-06-2007, 06:28 PM
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Thanks Red.
I'll give the WD a go in the morning. |
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16-06-2007, 06:29 PM
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17-06-2007, 12:06 AM
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why mallet? bring on a half decent sized hammer, hit it well on each side of the inner hub of the rotor (not on the friction surface) that should break enough corrosion free
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17-06-2007, 12:41 AM
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Mate..your car has a caliper system for braking performance, but the handbrake is like an old shoe system that sits in the rotors well. No ammount of bashing will remove it. If you rotate the rotor to say 9'oclock position with the largest hole as reference...you will see... if you have a torch...a bunch of teeth in a horizontal position...it's hard to spot. Once spotted use a flat head screw driver and push it away from you..this will loosen off the internal handbrake actuator. Loosen enough will release the rear rotor with ease. Cheers
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17-06-2007, 07:44 AM
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I've never had a hint of trouble with fronts though. All the best with it. GK
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17-06-2007, 09:35 AM
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Thanks for all the help guys. I'll have another crack at it this morning and let you know how I go.
Its amazing how helpful you all are, I only signed up yesterday and lodged this thread out of desperation. Many thanks for all the feed back. |
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17-06-2007, 03:50 PM
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Done. Corrosion was the main problem, But also had to adjust the handbrake as well to pull the rotors all the way off.
Thanks guys |
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17-06-2007, 08:22 PM
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