brake trouble

BlackSunshine01 · 05-29-2008, 08:31 PM

my 01 gt went metal to metal on the front rotos today. so when i got the parts and went home to change them i couldnt get the disc off to save my life. i used a ton of pb blaster and was using the BFH to try and break the rotor free of the hub. anybody else know any tricks?

Bigdrumma22 · 05-29-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSunshine01

my 01 gt went metal to metal on the front rotos today. so when i got the parts and went home to change them i couldnt get the disc off to save my life. i used a ton of pb blaster and was using the BFH to try and break the rotor free of the hub. anybody else know any tricks?

Are they the stock rotors? Were you hitting both sides of the rotor? I would also try hitting it all around the edges where the vents are toward the center of the hub. Maybe a bigger BFH is in order?

96greengt · 05-29-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

Maybe a bigger BFH is in order?

+1

Or try cussing at it louder...

ChrisGT2000 · 05-29-2008, 09:18 PM

get a bigger hammer or get your sis or mom to do it lol j/k

blk01gt · 05-30-2008, 11:00 AM

on the lugs u might still have the little retaining washer/nut thing u might have to take that off. if u tear it up takin it off i wouldnt worry bout puttin aother one on b/c the lugs will hold it

96greengt · 05-30-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blk01gt

on the lugs u might still have the little retaining washer/nut thing u might have to take that off. if u tear it up takin it off i wouldnt worry bout puttin aother one on b/c the lugs will hold it

But he has an 01 and I doubt the brakes have lasted 7 years from birth. Good point though, but I am sure the brakes have been replaced some point in time by now.

BlackSunshine01 · 05-31-2008, 12:44 PM

i took off the retaining washers, lots of penatrating lube hitting all around the edges by vents and on hub. going back out this afternoon to try again.

02AFStang · 05-31-2008, 12:49 PM

I had the same problem. I was at the "Do it your self" Auto Skills Shop at Lackland AFB changing my rotors and pads. Mine were stuck and I was hitting the rotors HARD with a rubber mallet to no avail. Then I got some help from the onsight mech who weigh about 350 lbs. He rared back and smacked the piss out of these rotors and they popped right off, persevearance.

Bigdrumma22 · 05-31-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 02AFStang

I had the same problem. I was at the "Do it your self" Auto Skills Shop at Lackland AFB changing my rotors and pads. Mine were stuck and I was hitting the rotors HARD with a rubber mallet to no avail. Then I got some help from the onsight mech who weigh about 350 lbs. He rared back and smacked the piss out of these rotors and they popped right off, persevearance.

HAHA... NICE... If only we all had a 350lb. friend available when we needed them!

BlackSunshine01 · 06-01-2008, 08:27 PM

damn, what a cluster fuck this turned out to be! so i thought i could get away with replacing the pads and machining the rotors. WRONG! turns out i needed new rotors a left f brake hose and both calipers and my rears were shot too. took all of 8 hours and 4 front calipers to get the job done. i bought 2 calipers from full service and the line fitting for the banjo bolt was striped out. so i had to go to zone and get 2 more. pretty shitty day but at least i know my car will stop now. the only down side is now i cant get my exhaust because i spent the money on brakes.

Bigdrumma22 · 06-01-2008, 08:39 PM

HAHA... today I helped my dad do all 4 corners of my mom's Benz wagon and guess what happened when we got to the rear rotors?? STUCK! First thing I thought of was you but after a lot of ZEP penetrant, a rubber mallet, and a big ball peen... my dad said... "get the sledge!" But we stayed conservative and were able to get them off with the mini sledge. Using the full size sledge woulda been a lil' overkill.. And as you know, it was hotter than hell outside so we were also trying not to have a heat stroke or something...

ChrisGT2000 · 06-02-2008, 09:03 PM

wow I guess some of us are unlucky with brakes I did mine not to long ago and just replaced the pads and had no prob taking off the rotors and had them turn and painted my calipers.

BlackSunshine01 · 06-03-2008, 04:03 AM

well on the bright side i can do brakes on a new edge with no prob now!

Bigdrumma22 · 06-03-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackSunshine01

well on the bright side i can do brakes on a new edge with no prob now!

Good! I did mine on my car about a year ago. Only problems I had were the caliper/bracket bolts and the rear caliper with the special tool. The tool I got was kinda hard to use.

BlackSunshine01 · 06-04-2008, 11:40 PM

ya those ones you put on the end of a ratchet is kinda hard to use.

thatdavidkid · 06-05-2008, 07:32 AM

whenever i can't get a rotor off, i smack the hub w/ the air hammer... works like a charm everytime... even on most hondas!

05-29-2008, 08:31 PM	#1
BlackSunshine01 METAL! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east s.a. Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (0)	brake trouble my 01 gt went metal to metal on the front rotos today. so when i got the parts and went home to change them i couldnt get the disc off to save my life. i used a ton of pb blaster and was using the BFH to try and break the rotor free of the hub. anybody else know any tricks? __________________ who needs the after market? lowerd 01 GT.

05-30-2008, 11:00 AM	#5
blk01gt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pearland, Tx Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0)	on the lugs u might still have the little retaining washer/nut thing u might have to take that off. if u tear it up takin it off i wouldnt worry bout puttin aother one on b/c the lugs will hold it __________________

05-31-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
BlackSunshine01 METAL! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east s.a. Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (0)	i took off the retaining washers, lots of penatrating lube hitting all around the edges by vents and on hub. going back out this afternoon to try again. __________________ who needs the after market? lowerd 01 GT.

05-31-2008, 12:49 PM	#8
02AFStang 02AFStang Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0)	I had the same problem. I was at the "Do it your self" Auto Skills Shop at Lackland AFB changing my rotors and pads. Mine were stuck and I was hitting the rotors HARD with a rubber mallet to no avail. Then I got some help from the onsight mech who weigh about 350 lbs. He rared back and smacked the piss out of these rotors and they popped right off, persevearance. __________________ USAF "Above All"

06-01-2008, 08:27 PM	#10
BlackSunshine01 METAL! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east s.a. Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (0)	damn, what a cluster fuck this turned out to be! so i thought i could get away with replacing the pads and machining the rotors. WRONG! turns out i needed new rotors a left f brake hose and both calipers and my rears were shot too. took all of 8 hours and 4 front calipers to get the job done. i bought 2 calipers from full service and the line fitting for the banjo bolt was striped out. so i had to go to zone and get 2 more. pretty shitty day but at least i know my car will stop now. the only down side is now i cant get my exhaust because i spent the money on brakes. __________________ who needs the after market? lowerd 01 GT.

05-29-2008, 09:18 PM	#4
ChrisGT2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (5)	get a bigger hammer or get your sis or mom to do it lol j/k

06-01-2008, 08:39 PM	#11
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,225 Trader Rating: (5)	HAHA... today I helped my dad do all 4 corners of my mom's Benz wagon and guess what happened when we got to the rear rotors?? STUCK! First thing I thought of was you but after a lot of ZEP penetrant, a rubber mallet, and a big ball peen... my dad said... "get the sledge!" But we stayed conservative and were able to get them off with the mini sledge. Using the full size sledge woulda been a lil' overkill.. And as you know, it was hotter than hell outside so we were also trying not to have a heat stroke or something... __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Bassani Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima My car http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2628572 My truck http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206751

06-02-2008, 09:03 PM	#12
ChrisGT2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (5)	wow I guess some of us are unlucky with brakes I did mine not to long ago and just replaced the pads and had no prob taking off the rotors and had them turn and painted my calipers.

06-03-2008, 04:03 AM	#13
BlackSunshine01 METAL! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east s.a. Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (0)	well on the bright side i can do brakes on a new edge with no prob now! __________________ who needs the after market? lowerd 01 GT.

06-04-2008, 11:40 PM	#15
BlackSunshine01 METAL! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east s.a. Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (0)	ya those ones you put on the end of a ratchet is kinda hard to use. __________________ who needs the after market? lowerd 01 GT.

06-05-2008, 07:32 AM	#16
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,812 Trader Rating: (0)	whenever i can't get a rotor off, i smack the hub w/ the air hammer... works like a charm everytime... even on most hondas! __________________ t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

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