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Re: removing front brake rotors from splines

On Mon, 16 Oct 1995, Barry P. Lewis wrote:

> I tried a wheel puller and ended up bending my rotors. I heard a 
> trick on the VW newsgroup that I may try next time.
> 
> Loosen the wheel bolts one turn. Then drive the car a few feet (slow!)
> and step on the brake. The VW guys claim that this will break the rotor
> free from the hub.
> 


Ill bet that does wonders for them alloy wheels! I would not suggest this...

Bob


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