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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

01-03-2015, 08:14 AM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

The kit came with a couple ducts that I zip tied...

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...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-28-2014, 10:45 PM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

I stripped the crap out of them. Those jacking...

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...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-28-2014, 08:51 PM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

Or, you could save yourself all that unnecessary...

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...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-28-2014, 01:17 AM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

Had to, like the first post says (I swear nobody...

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...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-27-2014, 01:57 PM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

Any advice on removing the wheel hubs? They are...

Any advice on removing the wheel hubs? They are also stuck on there...

Is it safe to use something to push in from the rear of it in the center? Looks aluminum and the bearings may be in there.

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-27-2014, 01:07 PM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

Used the method from the video above and had them...

Used the method from the video above and had them off in 5min. So easy it was embarrassing. Put a couple plastic shims in to protect the rotor face, but it scored the surface anyway. They were...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-27-2014, 01:25 AM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

I think I'll try the bolt and nuts method above...

I think I'll try the bolt and nuts method above before trying anything potentially destructive. :thumbsup:

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-26-2014, 11:38 PM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

I have high hopes, and really can't think of a...

I have high hopes, and really can't think of a reason why it shouldn't work. I do, however, have some concerns for the rotor face on the backside. I have some thin pieces of wood I will tuck in...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-26-2014, 11:10 PM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

Going to try this tomorrow. Seems like everybody...

Going to try this tomorrow. Seems like everybody has good luck doing it.

Remove Rusted Brake Rotors ( Easy for any car or truck ) - YouTube

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-26-2014, 10:48 PM

Replies: 33

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Views: 14,661

Posted By Apex_BRZ

Brake Rotors: Rusted Stuck

Went to install the TF Brake Duct kit today and got stuck at the rotors. Silly place to get stuck, but they are REALLY on there. Tried letting it soak for a few hours in PB Blaster, hammering at it...

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