I've tried the BFH - but the rotor is not coming off without a fight. Any suggestions?

 

Other than a torch, the BFH is about your only other option.

This is D from several months ago "extracting" potentially original rotors from a 97 ITR.




Modified by zygspeed at 8:07 PM 9/5/2005

 

Did you try screwing in a 10MM bolt into the threaded holes on the rotor? The rotor should pop right off, that's why those threaded holes are there.

 

Then there's this oldie but goodie (I'm sure the story is still in the H-T archives).



The screws work on recently replaced rotors, as long as they haven't rusted onto the front hubs over the years.

 

Flux, if these rotors are going to the trash, beat the rotor with a nice hammer. Dont use mom and dads old hammer either. Just give it a good wack and itll come off.

 

The BFH always works for me, but if it didn't for some reason,

I'd probably use a little heat first.

When you use the BFH, USE IT!!! You want the car falling off the jackstands like you mean it

 

There is a certain picture from last years Watkins Glen event that should be found... it was basically a bunch of people smacking with a small sledge for awhile until it was wiggled off

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpiceyRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did you try screwing in a 10MM bolt into the threaded holes on the rotor? The rotor should pop right off, that's why those threaded holes are there.</TD></TR></TABLE>


12 mm head bolt

 

Thanks guys - I admit I was babying them a bit becasue I wanted to put them back on. But I have noticed a few small cracks so I'll have a good go at them with the hammer when I get the new rotors...

 

how about some tips on getting the screws out that hold the rotor on, mine were rusted on on one side, so we tried to drill it out but no luck we drilled for like 2 hours and it just kind made it smooth
i need to get these screws out so i can get the new rotor and pads on there

thanks alot

 

bolt trick is the easiest......

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about some tips on getting the screws out that hold the rotor on, mine were rusted on on one side, so we tried to drill it out but no luck we drilled for like 2 hours and it just kind made it smooth
i need to get these screws out so i can get the new rotor and pads on there</TD></TR></TABLE>

Were you using a reversible drill?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flux &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've tried the BFH - but the rotor is not coming off without a fight. Any suggestions?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Make sure the 2 philips screws have been removed?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris N &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bolt trick is the easiest......</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hammer is more fun...

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1063191

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about some tips on getting the screws out that hold the rotor on, mine were rusted on on one side, so we tried to drill it out but no luck we drilled for like 2 hours and it just kind made it smooth
i need to get these screws out so i can get the new rotor and pads on there

thanks alot</TD></TR></TABLE>

i had this same problem, i dremelled the head of the screw off and yanked the rotor off

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris N &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bolt trick is the easiest......</TD></TR></TABLE>

As long as you have holes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about some tips on getting the screws out that hold the rotor on, mine were rusted on on one side, so we tried to drill it out but no luck we drilled for like 2 hours and it just kind made it smooth
i need to get these screws out so i can get the new rotor and pads on there

thanks alot</TD></TR></TABLE>

should of tried an impact driver + PB blaster first, then given the drill the green light....whats done is done. Keep drilling.

 

4lb sledge hammer pwns for a one handed battle.

a 10lb for a 2 handed battle

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about some tips on getting the screws out that hold the rotor on, mine were rusted on on one side, so we tried to drill it out but no luck we drilled for like 2 hours and it just kind made it smooth
i need to get these screws out so i can get the new rotor and pads on there

thanks alot</TD></TR></TABLE>

Impact screw driver and 2 whacks with a 5lb hammer usually does it. Mine were frozen in place from rust and constant heating and cooling over the years. With the impact screw driver, it took 2 minutes to get all of them off. Without the impact, you will strip the screw and have to dremel it out. If you bother to replace the screws (not necessary) then just use ainti-seize on them.

EDIT:
When I have trouble breaking a rotor free, I just use a rubber mallet and tap it around the edges with minimal force until it breaks free.

 

I recently did rotors, lines pads.
The original rotors were on the car (I think, they were thin).

WD40 in the holes (hold screw and bolt push hole), left for 20 minutes, then a mallet to the edges, inside and out for 20 ish hits till it gave.

rusted rotors can break even the strongest of wills. good luck

 

Here is my pic of the rotor after the hammer.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AW &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here is my pic of the rotor after the hammer. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Wheres the pic?

 

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Wheres the pic? </TD></TR></TABLE>
See above, I screwed up with the original link

 

sell that rotor on ebay.

JDM type R rotor from drift race.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AW &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here is my pic of the rotor after the hammer.

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now that's one f*cked up rotor lol. I've had to go through that myself. Its a pain in the ***, but the hammer does work! You just need a lil patience too....it'll come off.