got paid yesterday so i'm replacing my rotors tomorrow finally...
to compress the caliper piston i can just take off the master cylinder cap and use a c-clamp to compress the piston, right?

if so, will bleeding the brakes be necessary?

 

Yes, that's how I do it. Bleeding the system shouldn't be necessary.

 

okay good, i hate bleeding brakes
i don't mind coolant and clutch, there's only one bleed bolt. lol


i was just a little skeptical, because last time i messed with my brakes (replaced pads), I used the same method, but I ended up with a busted master cylinder. I guess it might have just been a coincidence.
I have a brand new master cylinder now and didn't want to risk messing it up again.

 

I guess the challenge may be removal of the rotor retaining screws.

 

i have a 12V electric cordless impact driver (some pretty nice brand, can't remember name), do you think that'll be sufficient for the rotor retaining screws?
i live in FL so there shouldn't be a HUGE problem with rust, although there is some rust on the rotors.

 

That should be a big help. You seemed to be well equipped with tools.

 

lol, i used to have some neighbors who were really into building stuff and whatnot, and my dad became friends with them and suddenly he went on a tool shopping spree. He bought the big compressor i mentioned before, an impact wrench, air ratchet, torque wrench, all new screwdrivers, pliers, giant toolbox, impact sockets, socket wrenches, sockets, a pretty good jack, and a cordless tool set... all kinds of stuff. Turned out pretty nice for me, as i'm the one using the tools the most. lol


once i get the retaining screws off, can i just take a hammer and whack the rotor off the hub from behind?
i'm throwing away the rotors (they're really thin and now garbage) so i don't care if they get damaged

 

Yeah, the rotors should tap off pretty easily after the screws are out. Try a rubber mallet.

 

alright
yea, i got one of those too. lol

now if only i had a lift and/or a garage to work on my car in... my dads work stuff fills the entire garage, so i am doomed with rain, lack of light at night, and mosquitos, until i'm out of college and have my own actual house.

 

and luckily, the weather here has been beautiful this week, so hopefully tomorrow will be nice and cool and breezy just like today