How do I get this Nut off?

Mr. Unknown · Jul 21, 2006

Started at 9:30 am after being blocked in the driveway and having to deal with the bolts on the caliper being extremely tight i'm this far. How do i get this guy off. Does it just unscrew? Any ideas? I've done a couple brakes b4 but i've never seen a nut like that. Any help? I don't wanna mess anything up.

CobraSusie · Jul 21, 2006

sometimes you have to hit the rotor with a rubber mallot to
break it free :dunno:

Wiked03 · Jul 21, 2006

You don't need to remove the axle nut to get the rotor off...

qwik01cobra · Jul 21, 2006

CobraChris08 said:
i've never seen a nut like that.

Isn't that what she said. :joke:

But you should be able to pull the rotor off, take a cotter pin out, take the cover off the nut, and loosen the nut off. :dunno:

Thats the only way I have done them. But I haven't done a 03-04' slowbra so maybe there different. :dunno:

The Pun · Jul 21, 2006

Use lube, that always helps me get my nutz off. :laughing2

qwik01cobra · Jul 21, 2006

10th03cobra said:
Use lube, that always helps me get my nutz off. :laughing2

Make sure you yank on it really hard though it seems to help. Also throw in a twist. :biggthump

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Your crazy Jeff :laughing2

Mr. Unknown · Jul 21, 2006

Thanks for all the help guys. (goes and gets ky jelly)

Jimy Bilmo · Jul 21, 2006

CobraChris08 said:
Thanks for all the help guys. (goes and gets ky jelly)

So while your on your break with the KY, how's the car cummin....

Pun definately intended!

Flyn · Jul 21, 2006

If you are just trying to get the rotor off, you can try using some PB Blaster or WD40 on the mating surfaces to try to get it to loosen up. Then hit the rotor in between the studs [in the middle, not where it touches the brake pads] to try to shock it loose. If that doesn't work, a last resort is to use a breaker bar and socket to remove the hub nut. When I changed my front wheel bearing, I couldn't get the rotor to come loose so I removed the nut and hub and dropped the rotor and hub from about 6" in the air onto the studs to get the rotor to come loose. That worked fine. If you do it this way remember that you will need a new hub nut [one time use] and the front hub nut torque specs are 258 foot/lbs.

Edit-I put antisieze on the mating surfaces of the rotor when I reinstalled it so I don't have a problem next time.

Stangfreak91 · Jul 21, 2006

10th03cobra said:
Use lube, that always helps me get my nutz off. :laughing2

You need Help!!!!!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Mystic Terminator · Jul 21, 2006

Like Cliff said, or spray the studs and between the rotor and hub w/ some penetrant. The sticking point is between the hub and the rotor. You can try to lightly heat it w/ a propane torch and use a rawhide malled from the rear and hit the rotor. A sledgehammer will get it off for sure and may ruin the rotor. You shouldn't have to take the nut off unless it is a last resort. If you take the nut off the hub will come off w/ the rotor.

Flyn high again said:
If you are just trying to get the rotor off, you can try using some PB Blaster or WD40 on the mating surfaces to try to get it to loosen up. Then hit the rotor in between the studs [in the middle, not where it touches the brake pads] to try to shock it loose. If that doesn't work, a last resort is to use a breaker bar and socket to remove the hub nut. When I changed my front wheel bearing, I couldn't get the rotor to come loose so I removed the nut and hub and dropped the rotor and hub from about 6" in the air onto the studs to get the rotor to come loose. That worked fine. If you do it this way remember that you will need a new hub nut [one time use] and the front hub nut torque specs are 258 foot/lbs.

Edit-I put antisieze on the mating surfaces of the rotor when I reinstalled it so I don't have a problem next time.

TaintedSnake01 · Jul 21, 2006

Getting a stranger always helps get the nut off haha :lmao:

Name that movie

"check out my new move I call it the stranger. See what I do is sit on my hand till it goes num, no feeling at all and then i rub one out."

ok seriously. you shouldnt have to remove the crown nut to get the rotor off. try using some pb blaster to get the rotor loose and then it should pull off.

Mr. Unknown · Jul 21, 2006

Thanks guys. There was no need for me to get the nut off. I just needed to beat away at the back of the rotor. A rubber mallet did the job. Hope you all got a kick out of this thread. I was gonna title it "how do you get this guy off" :lmao:

Mr. Unknown · Jul 21, 2006

Jimbo1221 said:
So while your on your break with the KY, how's the car cummin....

Pun definately intended!

lol. I just got back from haivng the rotors re-surfaced. Painting the calipers will have to wait for another day. i'm done for today and boy do i need a cigarette.

Flatliner · Jul 21, 2006

CobraChris08 said:
... I was gonna title it "how do you get this guy off" :lmao:

Smack 'em with a rubber mallet!

cyac5l8trfcar · Jul 21, 2006

10th03cobra said:
Use lube, that always helps me get my nutz off. :laughing2

almost half an hour, your fallen off jeff...

cobravenom39 · Jul 21, 2006

TaintedSnake01 said:
Getting a stranger always helps get the nut off haha :lmao:

Name that movie

"check out my new move I call it the stranger. See what I do is sit on my hand till it goes num, no feeling at all and then i rub one out."

ok seriously. you shouldnt have to remove the crown nut to get the rotor off. try using some pb blaster to get the rotor loose and then it should pull off.

Gone In 60 Seconds

Flyn · Jul 21, 2006

CobraChris08 said:
lol. I just got back from haivng the rotors re-surfaced. Painting the calipers will have to wait for another day. i'm done for today and boy do i need a cigarette.

If finances allow, you should really dump those rotors and buy new ones. It won't take long for the rotors to warp from heat after they have been resurfaced. Mine lasted about 6 months before the front end shaking started. I decided to spend a little money and ordered new Brembo replacement rotors from TireRack. They're currently $62 [front] and $45 [rear] dollars each. Other rotors are also available for more $$$.

rocket5979 · Jul 21, 2006

Flyn high again said:
I couldn't get the rotor to come loose so I removed the nut and hub and dropped the rotor and hub from about 6" in the air onto the studs to get the rotor to come loose.

Just make sure that if you want to keep using the existing studs to put some cheap lug nuts over the thread tips so that they dont get messed up when hitting the pavement. A lot of tips are reccessed, some aren't.

cyac5l8trfcar · Jul 21, 2006

rocket5979 said:
Just make sure that if you want to keep using the existing studs to put some cheap lug nuts over the thread tips so that they dont get messed up when hitting the pavement. A lot of tips are reccessed, some aren't.

bahh, hammer+pb blaster+ right between the studs=every time. I do this on an hourly basis, just gotta hit it right and they pop loose every time.

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