Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by wparsons

Just an FYI, the spare tire hold down is not the right threads for the front rotors. I tried, couldn't get it to thread, bought the right bolts and got mine off without issue.

You didn't try hard enough.

[Apex_BRZ]

Originally Posted by Ozzman

Why in tarnation are you removing the hubs? Don't remove em unless you are planning to replace em.

Had to, like the first post says (I swear nobody actually reads posts except for the title of a thread). Installing brake ducting. Got them off and they are back on and torqued. Routing the hose tomorrow. The annoying parts are done, thanks for the advice guys.

[ZionsWrath]

When i installed my ap sprint kit i used a 5 pound sledge hammer and a block of wood

[F1point4]

20130831-DBA4650_HawkHPPlus_FrontJob-029 by VictorN07, on Flickr

[Apex_BRZ]

Originally Posted by F1point4

20130831-DBA4650_HawkHPPlus_FrontJob-029 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Or, you could save yourself all that unnecessary hassle and just do what I did and have them off in 5min without beating on anything and sitting in a chair the whole time.

See...nobody reads the posts in these threads.

[CoupedUpSubie]

Originally Posted by Apex_BRZ

See...nobody reads the posts in these threads.

99% of threads would have 75% less posts if people actually read them. This would lead to people not achieving 20,000 posts.

Glad you got the rotors off. I've had to drive the studs out in order to pop the rotor off, it didn't have the handy jacking holes.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by CoupedUpSubie

99% of threads would have 75% less posts if people actually read them.

How sure are you about that?

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You didn't try hard enough.

Not the same threads as the right bolts. The spare tire hold down would only go in about half a turn once the thread caught. The correct bolt threaded in easily.

Comparing the two side by side it's obvious the hold down is a different thread.

Have you actually threaded your hold down into your rotor? Every reference I find to this is about WRX's, not FRS/BRZ's. The rotors are the same, but the hold down could be different.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by wparsons

Not the same threads as the right bolts. The spare tire hold down would only go in about half a turn once the thread caught. The correct bolt threaded in easily.

Comparing the two side by side it's obvious the hold down is a different thread.

Have you actually threaded your hold down into your rotor? Every reference I find to this is about WRX's, not FRS/BRZ's. The rotors are the same, but the hold down could be different.

I was just kidding. I'm hardcore anal about thread & fastener preservation so, among other things, I have a bag of SAE and metric bolts just to have the right pair to screw into any rotor.

[Apex_BRZ]

Originally Posted by CoupedUpSubie

99% of threads would have 75% less posts if people actually read them. This would lead to people not achieving 20,000 posts.

Glad you got the rotors off. I've had to drive the studs out in order to pop the rotor off, it didn't have the handy jacking holes.

I stripped the crap out of them. Those jacking holes are completely useless. I ended up putting bolts through the caliper bracket mounts on the back side and a nut and drove it off that way. It was beyond easy.

[The_Understated]

Out of curiosity where did you route the air from for the ducts? Fog light bezel without the lights?


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[OmarYasin]

U need a slide hammer man! Go to autozone and rent one, i had the same issue with my rotors when i was installing arp wheel studs, just screw in the 8mm rotor bolts and with a slide hammer yank it out.

[Wes]

I did mine today and they were stuck as well and tried used a hammer lol but it was easiest to use the 12mm bolt for the skid plate and just thread it in until it pops off

[Apex_BRZ]

Originally Posted by The_Understated

Out of curiosity where did you route the air from for the ducts? Fog light bezel without the lights?


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The kit came with a couple ducts that I zip tied to the grill at the opening in the front bumper. I'd like to do the fog light housings, but only if I have a nice way to do it. Either replace the housings, or I'll need an adapter. For now, I just needed it done since I leave next week for Sebring.