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Sep 21, 2010 | 08:19 PM

#11

theblackpearl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by silver2000civic

I always use my impact driver the first time around and never have a problem. But not everyone can afford the right tools for the job. I have seen people drill them out. They are just to hold the rotor on while its on the line being built.

lol, not everyone can afford snap on but i think mine was like 20 bucks

Sep 21, 2010 | 08:22 PM

#12

silver2000civic

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From: Indiana

Snap-on is alittle over priced. what am i talking about they are way over priced. lol... But it is nice when i can just call the snap-on guy and tell him what i need and he will bring it to me.

Sep 22, 2010 | 04:42 AM

#13

tgherpst

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shelzmike

I used to have the same problem with my 1973 Honda CB 350 project bike - I got one of these

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000723.php

and it works awesome. I am guessing this is what he was referring to? Maybe?

Mike

sorry! not an impact wrench. this is what I got!

sorry for the noob mistake lol.

Sep 22, 2010 | 04:45 AM

#14

tgherpst

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Quote:

Originally Posted by silver2000civic

What year civic are you working on? Most civic's have 2 screws that hold the rotor on to the hub. They can be a pain in the *** to get off. If you can not unscrew them you will prob have to drill them out or try using a right hand drill bit to get a better bight on them.

1999. Haynes manual also says I've got to remove the caliper bracket bolts too.

T or F?

Sep 22, 2010 | 06:27 AM

#15

mk378

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Yes, the caliper bracket sort of wraps around the rotor. The bracket needs to be removed to get the rotor off. You can also remove the bracket with caliper and pads still attached. But replace pads too, never run used pads on a new rotor.

Sep 23, 2010 | 06:14 AM

#16

tgherpst

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Well didn't get to post pics because it was getting dark by the time I got home and got started. But this was easier than I expected. The retaining screws were an absolute b*tch to get out and those old rotors even took a good bit of persuasion to get off the lugs but the new ones are on and my brakes feel better than ever!

Thanks ya'll for the pieces of advice. BTW, those impact drivers are awesome. Totally worth the $20 at advance auto.