I'm getting started learning how to work on vehicles more than the usual oil change and spark plug tuneup. Changing the front rotors today was RUDE awakening. Who knew I would need a 2 1/8 inch thin wall socket and torque wrench? No autoparts store had the socket I needed but I found one at the pawn shop and brought it home. That's when I learned that it was the right size for the adjusting nut but the wrong thickness to fit inside the hub housing.
Here's my advice- when you buy the new rotors get the right socket. Better yet, find a buddy who already has the 20 dollar socket and pliers to remove the spring washer. Give yourself some time because you've got to take apart the locking hub and repack some bearings in the process.
Here's my question- after getting the caliper back on it seems like there is way too much resistence when I spin the rotor. What could be causing this? What can I do?
Here's my advice- when you buy the new rotors get the right socket. Better yet, find a buddy who already has the 20 dollar socket and pliers to remove the spring washer. Give yourself some time because you've got to take apart the locking hub and repack some bearings in the process.
Here's my question- after getting the caliper back on it seems like there is way too much resistence when I spin the rotor. What could be causing this? What can I do?
