2ndbreakfast
02-26-2009, 12:02 PM
96 t100 rwd-
I've got the brake shakes!
I purchased some replacement rotors because my originals are getting too thin to continue turning them. I'm having trouble removing the rotors (they are bolted to the hub/wheel bearing assembly). That in itself seems odd to me. I've tried soaking them in liquid wrench and have only been able to loosen 2 of the six bolts with the entire assembly removed- I can't get enough leverage on it that way. It's frustrating to keep removing the brake calipers and the wb assem. just to get nowhere.
It was suggested to me that I try leaving the wheels on and accessing the bolts from behind so i can get enough torque to loosen them. It appears to me that all the brake hardwear is in the way. Anyone have experience with this? Perhaps I should just pay someone with an impact wrench do the dirty work?
I've got the brake shakes!
I purchased some replacement rotors because my originals are getting too thin to continue turning them. I'm having trouble removing the rotors (they are bolted to the hub/wheel bearing assembly). That in itself seems odd to me. I've tried soaking them in liquid wrench and have only been able to loosen 2 of the six bolts with the entire assembly removed- I can't get enough leverage on it that way. It's frustrating to keep removing the brake calipers and the wb assem. just to get nowhere.
It was suggested to me that I try leaving the wheels on and accessing the bolts from behind so i can get enough torque to loosen them. It appears to me that all the brake hardwear is in the way. Anyone have experience with this? Perhaps I should just pay someone with an impact wrench do the dirty work?