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Can't get brake rotors off. What am I forgetting?
I'm changing front pads and rotors. I've got wheels off, calipers out of the way. Rotors are supposed to slide off, right? What am I forgetting?
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05-05-2017, 05:08 PM
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A hammer. Tap the rotor in a few spots to loosen it up. If that doesn't work get a BFH. lol
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05-05-2017, 05:24 PM
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Been beating the hell out of it with a BFH. If my rotors weren't warped before, they sure are now.
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05-05-2017, 05:24 PM
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I'm changing front pads and rotors. I've got wheels off, calipers out of the way. Rotors are supposed to slide off, right? What am I forgetting?
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Sometimes the small screw holding the rotor to the hub is still in place. You might have to take a closer look to see if the philips head screw is there. It sits flush with the rotor so it may not be easy to spot.
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05-05-2017, 05:28 PM
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Sometimes the small screw holding the rotor to the hub is still in place. You might have to take a closer look to see if the philips head screw is there. It sits flush with the rotor so it may not be easy to spot.
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What screw? I just did the TBU 2 weeks ago and there is no screw on the rotors.
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Sometimes the small screw holding the rotor to the hub is still in place. You might have to take a closer look to see if the philips head screw is there. It sits flush with the rotor so it may not be easy to spot.
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I don't think 4wd has that screw? I didn't remove any screws last time when I did the Tundra brake upgrade.
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05-05-2017, 05:32 PM
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I don't think 4wd has that screw? I didn't remove any screws last time when I did the Tundra brake upgrade.
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Did you put anti-seize on the back of the rotor last time you did them?
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05-05-2017, 05:35 PM
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Hammer on the flange around the studs because that's where the rotor gets locked onto the hub. Just don't swing wildly and smash the studs.
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05-05-2017, 05:51 PM
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What screw? I just did the TBU 2 weeks ago and there is no screw on the rotors.
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Most people don't put the screws back in after the first rotor replacement. Unless you're the first owner and never replaced the rotor, its most likely been removed. Yet, I could be wrong these trucks never came with screws on the rotors but that's unlikely.
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05-05-2017, 06:08 PM
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That sucks.
I just did mine and was thrilled at how easy mine came off.
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05-05-2017, 06:12 PM
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I had to use a technique like the one shown in this video last time I removed my rotors....BFH would not do the trick....this is much more elegant...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtsTJCRljAs&t=242s
Also - not to worry....no screws secure the rotor as they do on some cars (i.e. my Honda Accord)...
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Good idea.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ltsr
Most people don't put the screws back in after the first rotor replacement. Unless you're the first owner and never replaced the rotor, its most likely been removed. Yet, I could be wrong these trucks never came with screws on the rotors but that's unlikely.
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I can't speak for other years but on my 98 there in no hole for a screw in either the rotor or the axle hub. The exploded view in the FSM of the front axle hub doesn't show any screw either.
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No holes in the rotors for me.
Usually an air hammer can make quick work of it.
This has always worked. If it doesn't pop off right away, leave it under tension for some time and let nature work its course....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IQ8Hf2UiAE
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Just keep on hittin' em. They'll come off eventually I've had a few in my days that took unbelievable amounts of one-hand sledge. But they all came off.
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