- Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:47 pm
#69478
typeS_06 wrote:So im trying to install new rotors and pads on my 93 Si HB. I have one caliper off on the drivers side, but I cant get the rotor off. I assume I have to take out those 2 phillips screws??? But they are soo rusted that they are just starting to fall apart and get stripped. Can I just drill them out? Do I have to reuse them? As for the passenger side. I managed to get both 12mm bolts loose, but I managed to strip one of the 14mm bolts. SO how do I now get that off? Im starting to get frustrated and I wonder why I just didnt pay someone to do it, lol. Please people help me out!!!
Thanks
By all safety standards I'm supposed to tell you yes you need those screws. But i autocross my car and have been for the last 5 years and dont have the screws anymore. When I took my off I to ran into the issue of the being rusted, so i used an impact scew driver but it just broke the head off.
just make sure if you arent going to use them that you grind them flush with the hub so you dont have to worry about any nubs sticking up creating problems. A strong bit and some patience will take care of your drilling needs.
As for the 14mm bolt you stripped. You can try some MAP gas to head up AROUND the bolt. Not the bolt itself. You can try some penatrent and a good strong pair of vise grips. Or you can try all of the above and hammering on a six point 14mm or a six point 9/16ths and getting it off that way. 9/16ths is just a hair smaller than the 14mm. Try that and you should eb able to get it out with mayeb a little grunting force.
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