rusty rotor bolts

muha22752 · Post by **muha22752** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:14 pm

im trying to do my brakes today and i cant get the bolts holding the disc to the car off because the rust is so bad, i tryed wd40 and wrench, nothing has worked so far, any ideas would be greatly apprecated. thx guys

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:18 pm

I ususally try a Phillips head bit on a 3/8" ratchet first. I tap the bit into the head of the screw a few times with a hammer to break free some corrosion and to get a good bite on the screw. If that doesn't work, I usually just drill them out and replace them.

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:22 pm

impact screwdriver takes those out real quick.

Black95gsr · Post by **Black95gsr** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:27 pm

Spork;187519 wrote:impact screwdriver takes those out real quick.

2nd that too

mike93hatch · Post by **mike93hatch** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:30 pm

Spork;187519 wrote:impact screwdriver takes those out real quick.

yup or if they are too stripped then a good drill bit with some water to cool the bit will drill the heads off them in almost the same time it takes to get them out with the hand impact. you dont need them anyways so no big deal if they get screwed up.

muha22752 · Post by **muha22752** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:40 pm

i didn't have them on my lude, i think ill just say f it and drill um out.

boxbodyblazer · Post by **boxbodyblazer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:46 pm

what i did is take a screwdriver that has a hole in the back of the handle and put another long screw driver through it so you have extra leverage and can keep it centered good and make sure you are pushing in while you twist.

muha22752 · Post by **muha22752** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:55 pm

well heres an update, ive been working on this for a solid 2 hours and i dont even have one side done.

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:46 pm

shoulda just bought a $10 impact screwdriver set from any parts store

RyanA · Post by **RyanA** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:51 pm

Yep, impact driver FTW. If it's super PITA, take a torch and heat it up a little first. Then, get the correct sized bit, put it in the impact driver. Push down a little and smack it with the hammer. A couple blows is usually all it takes. Buy the one that has lifetime warranty on the tips as I have broken 3 of them in the last 6 months.