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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Default Problems with brake rotors and replacing lug studs

I've had my 92 prelude for about 2 weeks now and am in the processes of fixing it up. I've already replaced a bent lower controll arm on the drivers side front wheel and now I'm after the brakes and lug studs. The passengers side rotor has 2 broken studs and I cant get the thing off, I managed to get the caliper, pads, and the part that the caliper attaches to off of the wheel, and removed the 2 screws that are towards the center of the rotor. Is there something that I'm missing or is this thing just rust welded in place? Please help!!!
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Rotors are only held on by 1 or 2 tiny screws. If you have removed those and the rotor still won't come off, it's Hammer Time.

Dun nun nun nuh, Can't Touch This!
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Yes... Mallet it a good time or two.. It's the magic touch.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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there should be two threaded holes that you can thread a bolt into to break them free
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 92SR4WS
there should be two threaded holes that you can thread a bolt into to break them free
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The bolt size is 8MM
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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sledge hammer that ****er out.

thats what i did when i replaced all my studs with extended ones for my H&R spacers.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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I tryed the hammer, and went after it with penetrating lube. I finally had enough and had a shop take care of the problem for me, I was also able to get under the car while it was on the lift to check for any more bent parts as I had to replace the drivers side lower control arm shortly after I got the car. Any how, I have good brakes now as well as new studs on my passengers side front spindle, and no more bent suspension parts. Now I just need to get a front bumper and put it on.
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