Re: Replacing front disks

[Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net>]

>     The manual talks cheerfully about removing a countersunk screw, and then
>     taking off the old disks. 

The countersunk screw is just to hold the rotor in place before
the lugs are back on.  It may be rusted tight, so be sure to apply
some penetrating oil and let it sit a bit.

>     I have a feeling that the ones on my car aren't
>     quite as new and shiny as the ones in the photos, and will probably be
>     rusted in place. Has anyone had problems with this before? What was the
>     solution?

Once you have the wheel and countersunk screw off, if the rotor doesn't
plop right off into your hand take a small rubber mallet (or if you
live in the NE US, a large hammer!) and tap the rotor head on,
ie, where the lugs go.  It should come right off.

>     PPS Still working on the FAQ, honest. But people have had the temerity
>     to find some bugs in my software, so I've been a bit busy of late.

I'd be happy to review it and make changes if you like.

| Dan |
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