On Mon, 24 Jun 2002, Bensinger, Greg wrote: > Hey all, > > Well I started to replace the front brakes on my 91 GLI yesterday...had to > drive my lovely back-up car(91 Buick Skylark) to work today... > > The front left rotor is stuck very well to the hub...the screw came out, but > the rotor stayed. I have PB Blasted 1/2 a can on it, beat on it w/ a > sand-filled rubber sledge to no avail...any suggestions? bigger BFH? metal > sledge? Heat? I have new ATE slotted rotors to replace so the stuck rotor > is not to be re-used...how much beating can the hub take by smacking the > rotor before damage? >
bigger bfh! there's no need for a rubber hammer if you're not gonna keep the rotor. This will probably be enough, as it's not so much the force of the hammer as it is the sharp metallic impact that's breaking that rust loose. If not... Bolt the caliper back up, and leave the rotor set screw out. Make sure the car is securely up on jack stands- ON BOTH SIDES- and hop in. Turn it on, put it in first, and hold your foot on the brakes. Let the clutch out slowly while giving it gas. You'll be spinning the hub, but holding the rotor still with the brakes. If you hear any noise, stop. A helper watching that side would probably be a good thing too.
