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Car Forum / Pontiac / Pontiac Firebird / May 2006Removing Rusted Rotors & Drums
Hello... I bought a whole new brake system, but its rather tricky getting the old drums and rotors off the hubs. They are rusted on pretty tight, and I've tried penetrating lube with no success. No, I have not smacked them with a hammer...I do not want to mess up the bearings! All help appreciated :o) Cheers, JeFF > '96 Firebird 3800 > Hello... > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > > '96 Firebird 3800 If they are rusted on tight it's unlikely that the bearings are any good.  SignatureCy Welch 89 Camaro RS 5.0 TBI 98 Passport 03 Malibu > Hello... > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > > '96 Firebird 3800 Smack em with a hammer...you cant hurt whats already shot. >Hello... > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >No, I have not smacked them with a hammer...I do not want to mess up >the bearings! Before you smack them with a hammer... Make sure that you back the star adjuster out on the drums, the slightest bit of wear will keep the drums from coming off. As for the rotors...? They should only be held on by the rather large nut on the spindle with plenty of grease protecting it from the elements. Of course this is assuming that you are talking about front disc and rear drum assemblies. ...Ron -- 68'RS Camaro 88'Formula 00'GT Mustang |
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