need help getting off front rotors

91cobra5.0 · August 1st, 2008, 04:17 PM

every other car that ive done braks on the front rotor just slides off, whats the deal with these ones?

The Novice · August 1st, 2008, 04:26 PM

got pictures, is ther a lot of rust? It might just be rusted stuck. try giving it a few love taps.

91cobra5.0 · August 1st, 2008, 04:37 PM

i tapped it a little but it still didnt budge, i didnt want to hit it too hard i dont have a plastic hammer, ill get pics in a few secs, ima google it

91cobra5.0 · August 1st, 2008, 04:46 PM

Haggis13 · August 1st, 2008, 04:57 PM

Beat it.

The Novice · August 1st, 2008, 05:07 PM

Well the only thing i can think of is that on my DD car, the rotors on that car have these little washers that screw on and are very thin but are made to hold the rotor tightly in place, if ya dont see those i would assume that its just rust.
If ya need to try a little WD-40,get a wire brush, brush them a little and see if ya cant get them off that ways.
But from here those bolts look like they are pacticially welded on to that rotor so it might take a little muscle to break it loose.

91cobra5.0 · August 1st, 2008, 07:09 PM

i figured it out, i pulled off that big grease cap and you have to unscrew the nut holding the rotor onto the spindle and pull out the bearing and the rotor slides off

The Novice · August 1st, 2008, 07:13 PM

Ok cool, sorry i couldnt help more. Did ya end up getting the drilled performance rotors? If ya get a chance take a pic sometime when your done, im sure they'll look cool

Hunt_chevs · August 1st, 2008, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by 91cobra5.0

i figured it out, i pulled off that big grease cap and you have to unscrew the nut holding the rotor onto the spindle and pull out the bearing and the rotor slides off

, i was about to tell you to do that when i read through to your post

nolife · August 1st, 2008, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by 91cobra5.0

i figured it out, i pulled off that big grease cap and you have to unscrew the nut holding the rotor onto the spindle and pull out the bearing and the rotor slides off

You did buy new bearings right? Another note, there is a very specific method and torque requirement for putting that "big nut" and cotter pin back on when your done. I don't have a Chiltons with me but the AutoZone site has the instructions. Basically, torque it to a certain in/lb while spinning the rotor and then loosen and torque to something else + like 1/4 turn or something similar to that. You really should read it because you will have rotor/bearing problems if you try some random method.

ryans88gt · August 2nd, 2008, 01:07 AM

tighten fairly tight like 10-15 ft lbs. back off a 1/4 turn, tighten to 20 in/lbs I think.

91cobra5.0 · August 2nd, 2008, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by The Novice

Ok cool, sorry i couldnt help more. Did ya end up getting the drilled performance rotors? If ya get a chance take a pic sometime when your done, im sure they'll look cool

no i didnt, i figured i dont need em , im just driving around town not road racing so i figured id spend the money else were

78mach1 · August 2nd, 2008, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by 91cobra5.0

i figured it out, i pulled off that big grease cap and you have to unscrew the nut holding the rotor onto the spindle and pull out the bearing and the rotor slides off

REIGNYC · August 2nd, 2008, 02:13 PM

I Did Not Read The Other Post But On Mustangs The Center Part Of The Rotor Is A Grease Cap That You Can Get Off With A Flat Screwdriver Clean Out Some Of The Grease Unfold The Center Pin That Is There And Take Off The Lock Nut Then Pull Out The Rotor>> Dont Forget To Change Your Ball Berrings And Seals When You Do A New Rotor Job You Can Get Away With Keeping The Old Bearings But Since You Race Your Car I Wouldent Take A Chance On Keeping The Old Part

78mach1 · August 3rd, 2008, 04:41 PM

ya basically just take your time, use a new cottor pin and make sure you pack your new bearings!

gotn20 · August 3rd, 2008, 05:31 PM

be careful with drilled rotors. I had them on my old maxima and my fox and on both cars the rotors crack at all the holes. I'll post up pics tomorrow.

MCRPARTS.COM · August 4th, 2008, 12:07 AM

Man I wish I saw this earlier.I got scared when some one said to beat the rotor off

LOL

Glad to see you figured it out. The slotted rotors are nice,they clean off,cool better than the stock ones too.

It any of you guys get into a jam,feel free to call the toll free # during normal business hours.I could have helped you right away with this.

Tony

91cobra5.0 · August 4th, 2008, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by MCRPARTS.COM

Man I wish I saw this earlier.I got scared when some one said to beat the rotor off LOL

Glad to see you figured it out. The slotted rotors are nice,they clean off,cool better than the stock ones too.

It any of you guys get into a jam,feel free to call the toll free # during normal business hours.I could have helped you right away with this.

Tony

thanks for the offer ill have to make sure i write it down

August 1st, 2008, 04:17 PM	#1
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 94 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	need help getting off front rotors every other car that ive done braks on the front rotor just slides off, whats the deal with these ones? __________________ 94 GT - Deep Forest Green Off road X, flowmaster single chambers, typhoon intake, hurst short throw, CAI, eibach sportlines, 315s, foxbody short block

August 1st, 2008, 04:37 PM	#3
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 94 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	i tapped it a little but it still didnt budge, i didnt want to hit it too hard i dont have a plastic hammer, ill get pics in a few secs, ima google it __________________ 94 GT - Deep Forest Green Off road X, flowmaster single chambers, typhoon intake, hurst short throw, CAI, eibach sportlines, 315s, foxbody short block

August 1st, 2008, 04:46 PM	#4
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 94 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ 94 GT - Deep Forest Green Off road X, flowmaster single chambers, typhoon intake, hurst short throw, CAI, eibach sportlines, 315s, foxbody short block

August 1st, 2008, 04:57 PM	#5
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 593 iTrader: 0 reviews	Beat it. __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C GIVE 'ER!

August 1st, 2008, 07:09 PM	#7
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 94 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	i figured it out, i pulled off that big grease cap and you have to unscrew the nut holding the rotor onto the spindle and pull out the bearing and the rotor slides off __________________ 94 GT - Deep Forest Green Off road X, flowmaster single chambers, typhoon intake, hurst short throw, CAI, eibach sportlines, 315s, foxbody short block

August 1st, 2008, 04:26 PM	#2
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	got pictures, is ther a lot of rust? It might just be rusted stuck. try giving it a few love taps.

August 1st, 2008, 05:07 PM	#6
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well the only thing i can think of is that on my DD car, the rotors on that car have these little washers that screw on and are very thin but are made to hold the rotor tightly in place, if ya dont see those i would assume that its just rust. If ya need to try a little WD-40,get a wire brush, brush them a little and see if ya cant get them off that ways. But from here those bolts look like they are pacticially welded on to that rotor so it might take a little muscle to break it loose.

August 1st, 2008, 07:13 PM	#8
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok cool, sorry i couldnt help more. Did ya end up getting the drilled performance rotors? If ya get a chance take a pic sometime when your done, im sure they'll look cool

August 2nd, 2008, 01:07 AM	#11
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	tighten fairly tight like 10-15 ft lbs. back off a 1/4 turn, tighten to 20 in/lbs I think. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

August 2nd, 2008, 02:13 PM	#14
REIGNYC Newbie 1991 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	I Did Not Read The Other Post But On Mustangs The Center Part Of The Rotor Is A Grease Cap That You Can Get Off With A Flat Screwdriver Clean Out Some Of The Grease Unfold The Center Pin That Is There And Take Off The Lock Nut Then Pull Out The Rotor>> Dont Forget To Change Your Ball Berrings And Seals When You Do A New Rotor Job You Can Get Away With Keeping The Old Bearings But Since You Race Your Car I Wouldent Take A Chance On Keeping The Old Part __________________ WE CAN BUILD IT WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY

August 3rd, 2008, 04:41 PM	#15
78mach1 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: utah Posts: 1,365 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya basically just take your time, use a new cottor pin and make sure you pack your new bearings!

August 3rd, 2008, 05:31 PM	#16
gotn20 Atomized Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	be careful with drilled rotors. I had them on my old maxima and my fox and on both cars the rotors crack at all the holes. I'll post up pics tomorrow.

August 4th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#17
MCRPARTS.COM Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 reviews	Man I wish I saw this earlier.I got scared when some one said to beat the rotor off LOL Glad to see you figured it out. The slotted rotors are nice,they clean off,cool better than the stock ones too. It any of you guys get into a jam,feel free to call the toll free # during normal business hours.I could have helped you right away with this. Tony __________________ http://www.MCRPARTS.com Muscle Car Restoration Parts Specializing In Ford Mustang Restoration CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-878-5890 OPEN M-F 9-5 EASTERN TIME

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