Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

Rotors Seized Up

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 08:22 AM
  #1  
Bakwoods's Avatar
Thread Starter
Trial User
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Icon2 Rotors Seized Up

I can safely say that I despise this car with the passion of 1,000 burning suns. I cannot get the rotors off my 97 Accord LX. Quite honestly I've tried everything...PB Blast, torching the **** out it, whacking it with a BFH, and even using an impact gun with a 14mm and also 9/16 socket to get the bolts off of the rotor and I get nothing.

Caliper is obviously removed, however the 4 bolts on the face of the rotor will not budge. I've done everything to try to get them free and nothing seems to phase it. Do I have to get a whole new hub assembly? Is there a trick here that I'm missing? I've done brake jobs before, but I've never worked on a Honda so maybe there's something I'm doing wrong? Even the Haynes manual makes it look easy, but the damn rotors are just not going anywhere.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:27 PM
  #2  
MAD_MIKE's Avatar
MM Gruppe B
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 7,022
Likes: 109
From: 94577/Gaillimh
Default Re: Rotors Seized Up

Originally Posted by Bakwoods
Even the Haynes manual makes it look easy, but the damn rotors are just not going anywhere.
You're still just trying to break the hub to rotor bolts free?
Reinstall the caliper, have someone apply the brakes to hold the rotor, and using a breaker bar loosen the bolts. Impact guns are great for removing lug nuts fast, the rest of the time old fashioned leverage is your champion.
Reinstall the wheel while you are at it. You will have to unstake the stub axle nut and remove it as well before you can get the bearing/hub/rotor off.
Check out the Brakes FAQ for more info.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
99simoder
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
10
Nov 28, 2005 10:14 PM
Just Checking In
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
3
Apr 21, 2003 12:32 AM
FredoSP
Tech / Misc
4
Oct 1, 2002 07:50 PM
BLITZ
Acura Integra Type-R
11
May 9, 2002 10:14 AM
onyx00
Acura Integra Type-R
7
Apr 24, 2002 07:33 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:53 AM.