[Vwdiesel] front brake rotors

[Dave Cook]

Sometimes lining things up can sure be a pain in the butt, so it would be worthwhile to attempt to remove the screw intact.  I seat the screwdriver and then hit the handle of the screwdriver with a hammer.  I learned a trick of giving it 200 sharp hits, at the rate of approx 100 per minute.  That shock/vibration does a pretty good job breaking up rust and corrosion that will likely be present.  Spray it with PB Blaster before starting, halfway through, and at the end.  

If the screw doesn't turn easily then, I will clamp locking pliers onto the base of the handle of the screwdriver.  This allows me to lean on the screwdriver with full pressure, and turn it at the same time.  At that point, it should either turn easily, or snap off.  Either way you can change your rotors.  

 
Dave Cook


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 From: Travis Gottschalk <tgott at hotmail.com>
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com; db53248 at windstream.net 
Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] front brake rotors
 

It is the largest one you will be able to find at a store. Sometimes they are rusted on and you have no choice but to just break off/drill out. Not needed for install but it is nice when you put your wheels on to keep everything aligned. 
Travis G
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> Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 05:40:32 -0500
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> What is the size and pitch of the flathead Phillips screw that holds the
> front brake rotors in position on the early 80s Caddy's or Rabbits
> 
                          
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