rotor replacement question
#1
rotor replacement question
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?
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?
#3
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 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.
#5
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.
i live in FL so there shouldn't be a HUGE problem with rust, although there is some rust on the rotors.
#6
That should be a big help. You seemed to be well equipped with tools.
#7
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
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
Last edited by trustdestruction; 09-25-2008 at 09:22 PM.
#9
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.