tommyt811

I just bought new rotors and new brake pads. When i went to go put them on it turns out that my rotors have somewhat rusted. Now i can't seem to get my old rotor off to put in my new one. The inner ring has rust and has somehow kinda stuck. Is there some kind of solution or whatnot that will help me with this problem?? Sorry, but im not a mechanic and i don't know much. BUt there's gotta be some kinda spray or solution that will help me.

I'll try to get some pics to better explain myself.

Please help.

If it makes a difference, it's a 93 sc400.

longy

Front or back?

If its the back make sure you have the hand break off for a start. Then just hammer those ****'s.

vwynn

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u gotta get a screw that fits in the holes on the Hub.. n then u tighten it till it pops out =]

SCoupe

I'm with him, though some of us don't have the right size metric thread screws laying around.

Of course you can't do much damage to a rotor using a large hammer and strategically placed piece of wood, more effective if you put some thread solvent on the contact surface and let it sit overnight.

We'd all do a better job with suggestions if you tell us whether its your front or rear rotor causing you the PITA.

When you get those suckers off, make sure you sand down that corrosion and perhaps use some hi-temp brake lub on that same surface before you reinstall your new rotors.

SoCaLSC400

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Good info guys. I'll keep this in mind when I need to replace my rotors.

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

I agree. If the caliper and everything else is already off and the rotor itself is ready to go but is giving issues, hammer that monkey out!

tommyt811

looks like it's both my rear and fronts. isn't there some kinda solution to soften the rust or whatnot??

SCjzz

try and hit the rotor off by hammering the back of the rotor. dont do this if u plan on keeping and reusing the rotors. you could use a high pressure washer and try and flake the rust away. or just take it to a mechanic : )

vwynn

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he can go to home depot or watever since he has a new rotor to test fit screws =D

ide do that instead of hammering.. save ur ears =]

Cleanshots

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dont hammer it directly hammer around the edge and keep turning the rotor an d tapping it and it will pop off. never hot the rotor outwards even if ur not gonna be using the rotor later. tap outside edge wile turning the rotor and tapping all the way around till comes off.

socal300

yes hammer it out thats what I did

Peter_95

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what i did and works everytime for me in any car i've worked on.
Get a hammer, and a flat piece of metal (At least 1" thick, but i use an old spacer which works fine too)
place it flat behind the rotor, and smack that thing with the hammer with all your might, then turn the rotor and hit it again. Do it a couple of times (Usually no more than 10 times) the rotor will just come right off.
Good luck!