Ok, I have the wheel off, and I see the two #3 phillips screws. So far I've broken off a bit in one and partially stripped the other. For now I just put it back together, but I think my rotors are warped so I need to do this before they get too bad to resurface and have to be replaced.

Anybody have any suggestions for how to get these off? Also, how about a good place to get a cheap dial indicator to check the rotors?

Thanks

 

you need a hammer impact screwdriver

it is a screwdriver that turns when hit by a hammer, kinda like an impact but a hard jolt all at once

 

Just drill them out. The screws are very soft metal. I woldn't bother replacing the suckers either. Totally worthless junk, they do nothing.

 

did you try using an impact screw driver??? use one of those to get that screw out

 

Wow, that was fast, I'm gonna go get one of those impact drivers tonight and give it a shot, thanks for the advice guys...I'll let you know how it goes.

 

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they must do something..

 

The screws are placed in the rotors on the assembly line, so the rotors don't fall off as it travels through the line.

 

And once the calipers are installed, those rotors ain't going anywhere. But actually, the wheel holds the rotor on, mostly. And, most cars don't have those dumb screws. They usually rust up solid in a matter of months. I wish they didn't use those!