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The bolt and washer method using an impact driver worked for me. It worked GREAT! I don't think anything else would have worked, unless I had one of those rotor pullers. I wish I had the bolts from the get-go, as I could have shaved hours off the job had I used that method first. I used 7/16 diameter as they were the thickest that woukd still fit through the hole. The rotors were stuck on so tight that the threading on the bolts actually got damaged as by the forces if the inpact driver. So, make sure you have some extra nuts/bolts. I was elated that this worked. It saved me from having to take my car back to the shop again.

It really helps when I remember to not leave the parking brake on. Lol.

@crystalmorales6490

4 ай бұрын

Aaaah 😀

@pranaythakker7437

14 күн бұрын

I actually love this comment cuz I’ve been at it for an hour

You just saved my life

@4DIYers

5 күн бұрын

Awesome to hear!

I used method 3 using just one bolt to push from the rear. The rotor came right off. Thank you for the tip.

@4DIYers

7 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear and happy I was able to help!

Method 3 worked for me and took seconds to remove the rotor after I had already spent a full hour hammering the rotor using a sledge style hammer with no luck. The rotor looked like Swiss cheese with all that hammering so I never imagined that bolt method would work, but I tried it anyway and HOLY GOD !!! It took seconds and just a few turns of the ratchet to get that all so soothing POP of the rotor breaking loose. THANK YOU !!!!!

@4DIYers

5 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear you got it and thank you for the feedback!

Living in New England with salted roads means dealing with stuck rotors. very often the bolt holes to help you remove the rotor were rusted beyond use. I used to spend a lot of time teasing and tapping, heating with torches, I’ve developed a technique using a carbide tipped blade on a SawsAll. Position the rotor so you can saw through the rotor right down to the hub flange and make a cut so that the hub flange just visible. Obviously don’t cut any lines, wires or suspension pieces. Then with an angle grinder extend that line across the face of the rotor to the hub flange. Remove most of the metal but be careful not to cut down into the flange. At this point a very small amount of brittle cast iron is holding the rotor on. Take a cold chisel or a heavy screwdriver and tap it into the cut forcing the rotor to expand. You will hear a metallic clink as the rotor splits. Takes about 10 minutes a side once you know what you’re doing.

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip and thank you for sharing!

@bobabraham5060

3 жыл бұрын

I have always worried that striking the rotor with a heavy sledge would do damage the bearings in the hub

@fiouable

2 жыл бұрын

You don’t mess around. A sawsall. Now that’s nasty. I love it.

@georgehughes2576

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Just took a 50lb steel dumbell tap and it popped right off. I called a Street mechanic i know 😂😂

Great video. Short bur very detailed and enough differrent methods for anyone to understand

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the feedback!

The method 2 is good. The only problem it is difficult to see where is the mecanism. What i did to see better is to drill a bigger hole. This way i could see where it is and i removed the rotor easy. Thanks for the video from Canada

The method #3 save me after trying all the others options. Thank you so much!

@4DIYers

10 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear and happy I was able to help!

#6: (Related to #3) In that same gap where the bolt is attempting to do the spreading in #3, I used a steel wood-splitting wedge: tap it in with a hammer, tap it sideways to remove, rotate the wheel, do it again, etc. It took about 20 minutes, but gradually worked the rotor off without bending the caliper bracket mounts.

Method #3 was my saving grace! I sent two hours trying to get it off an hammering the rotor (I am replacing it). Thanks for your help!

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, happy I could help!

God Lord, please don’t let me have to do step two through five please this is your humble servant, and secondly bless this young man sitting out here in the snow doing this job so he doesn’t get screwed over by pocket eating mechanics😂🇺🇸🙏🏽

@4DIYers

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@crystalmorales6490

4 ай бұрын

🤣 and Amen 🙏🏼✌🏼🥰

Excellent. Great idea using the bracket and I installed lug nuts while pounding outside to be safe. I just had to pound on mine for a minute with my BFH and it freed up.

Just tried the bolt trick on my rav4 and ended up breaking the bolt. What ended up working was spraying the crap out of the rotors with pb blast penetrateing oil and hitting the back with a big hammer.

Nice tips thanks! I saw a guy who built a small fire under his to basically cook the rotors for about an hour! He needed to replace top bearings anyways

Great vid. Sometimes just putting the lug nuts back on will loosen it up. A version of Method 3 I guess. Thanks again! This helped!!!

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I saw a vid where you run the engine with tires off and apply brakes in forwards a reverse. Note the stud position against the disc this may twist the disc on the hub just enough to free it gonna try it today. Be sure your in two wheel drive or jack all four wheels off the ground. Great vid I used the puller with sucess. Wish I had loosened the e brakes first though. I broke the pads as well. Thank you for making this.

Great and clear video!!!

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A very good way is to use an air hammer with a flat hammer face, and go around the rotor hat in between the studs, if a rotor is stuck this bad then replacing it is better anyway, you can use the air hammer around the rotor surface, this really loosens the rust, than a sledgehammer on the back side if the air hammer hasn't done the trick. I have a 7-ton rotor and drum puller for the stubborn ones. Very handy in the rust belt. The only place the rotor is stuck is the centre hub .

When nothing else worked, this trick dd it for my badly stuck rotor: I put the wheels on with loosened stud-nuts and gently lowered my vehicle over a cinder block positioned under the tire but only half-way under the tire. This uneven positioning put enormous stress on the stuck rotor and that did the job when nothing else worked (I had already tried some of the methods in this video).

@4DIYers

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that tip! Didn’t even think of that one myself.

The bolt method saved my day The best rotor removal video I’ve seen yet

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear and thank you!

At 2:40 method 3 and PB Blaster overnight did the trick. I was certainly concerned about breaking the ears off the hub, but not much pressure required and ping she was free.

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback!

Thank you for your videos I watched several you did a great job.i own a 99put 70000 miles on it In 3years put a thermostat, alternator, battery,tires and filled my ac myself I can't find a passenger side tail light .

@4DIYers

3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome and thank you so much for the feedback!

pulling out while tapping in with a hammer worked for me. Once it was wiggling, it could be wiggled until it was unstuck.

@4DIYers

3 ай бұрын

Happy to hear you got it apart.

I used method 3 a couple times, and it worked great, but after doing it, I thought I could have easily broken off one of the caliper mounting points. I thought it might be better to attach a steel bar that spanned both mounting holes, and then use a single bolt in the center of the bar to press against the rotor. This should divide the pressure on each mounting hole in half. I also use one of the brake shoes against the rotor to protect the rotor from bolt damage.

Thanks for the tips!

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

I used method #3 to free my rear rotors on a 2014 ram 1500. Thank you!!!

@4DIYers

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear and you are very welcome!

Thanks man!!!

If the drum has threaded holes on the front, you can thread bolts through them to help push off the rotor.

@Timetravel1111

3 жыл бұрын

What size screws goes in there though?! Ha ha couldn’t find one of those little screws. I heard one video say M8 1.25 mm still searching.

Loved it!

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very good, thank you!

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The 3rd method is fucking genius gonna use it for sure

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much! Really saved my ass

@4DIYers

Жыл бұрын

No problem, happy I could help!

Removing the rear brake drum can be a beast! Using a small piece of 2x4 wood positioned at the outside upper edge of the roto, then giving the wood a good firm wack with a heavy mallet or sledgehammer. Rotate the brake Roto and repeat this several times. This process will eventually break the bottom edge loose

@georgehughes2576

2 жыл бұрын

I like it. But would like a clearer description to picture terms: "outside upper edge","Rotate" (about how many degrees?), "bottom edge".

@cornelbuckley

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgehughes2576 : I mean the top of the surface that normally has the tire mounting lugs. Rotate about 30 degree intervals.

@jakebogaert847

2 жыл бұрын

That was more helpful then the video. Thanks buddy

Method #6 - Set the dang thing on fire and roast marshmallows.

Thx 4 sharing 👍

@KyleBatterman

3 жыл бұрын

Irvin piggy oth Tito tut 6th

Step one should be to check and see if there is a bolt holding the rotor to the hub assembly. My wife's 2016 Buick Verano has a t30 bolt which I overlooked.

Thank you very much

@4DIYers

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you

Thanks man, lots of new simple ideas I hadn’t thought of on my own! 🤙🏼

@4DIYers

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you helped me 100% on my commodore!

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Wish we had Commodores over in Canada.

How do I remove rear rotor on Nissan titan when emergency brake is rusted to inside of rotor? Nissan doesn't have any back access, like a peep hole to adjust emergency brakes. Help!

Love the channel been a big fan since the early days keep up the great work! I had a quick question I know this is off topic but I need help, if anyone here or you can point me in the right direction it would help me a lot. Heres whats going on, I have a 1991 jeep cherokee 4.0. 217,000 k miles on it, it was burning oil so I had no choice but open it up and see what is going inside. Took off the head saw bad burnt values so I started with the head took them all out cleanded them up and did value job with compound and that rubber tool to re seat them everything looked perfect after that seat was perfect also value steams where changed few months before this so they looked OK. After the head I saw the block walls where smooth with no cross patterns left, so I took all the pistons out rings where not stuck or brunt they moved freely, next I re hoaned the walls to make the crisscross pattern I removed all the rings and cleaned all pistons up everything was super clean and rings where moving like they where new I also replaced the piston bearings cause they showed sign of wear. Before I put everything back I did a simple test put one piston in and poured oil on top of it to see if oil would drop through the rings left it for 2 days no oil went through I did the same test before I did the hoan and clean up of piston rings and oil fell through within hours. So I thought this was a good sign. after hoaning and ring clean up I believed rings where tight and no blow by was going to happen. Then I put everything back in. the car stared perfect and I thought everything was great then I did compression test each read same reading 125.125.125.125.124 126. So I drove it about 100 miles and oil was below safe line, OKi though maybe the rings need time to set in new block walls but no 1000 miles later I'm burning even more oil then before almost a whole quart every 70 miles that's really really bad. My mistake I feel is because I didn't replace the piston rings ? But they looked totally fine and where moving with ease. Please what do you think I did wrong here? I don't want to give up on this jeep but this is crzy how much oil it's going through I'm willing to take it apart again trying to fix it, currently it has good power no blue smoke but the oil I just disappearing. Sorry this is so long but I'm so lost and any help would be greatly appreciated.

@4DIYers

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support :) Did you also replace the valve seals? Did you match up all the rings with their original pistons and cylinders? The compression definitely seems low and you can determine if it's a ring issue if you add a small amount of oil to each of the cylinders and redo the test. If there was no visible concerns with the block, I would have left it as is. It really depends how worn the engine is as how it'll take new rings. After usage, especially on a higher mileage engine, the cylinders will lose their roundness and unfortunately new rings won't always solve the low compression. I'm not sure what Jeep calls for acceptable specs, but if it met within those numbers, then you can get away with rings. Outside of those specs, the block would need to be machined, either bored over or sleeved. For that much oil, I would expect to see blue smoke. Have you been noticing any oil dripping on the ground or residue on the engine? If you haven't already, I'd recommend pressure washing the engine so a leak would be easier to spot. A dye can also be used to spot an external leak. You may even have a leak between the coolant and oil passages in the head gasket. In that case you'd see milky oil, discoloured coolant, and that should show up in a cooling system pressure test. Also check the plugs for any irregular discolouration indicating that it's burning oil and even bore scope the intake above the valves for any oil residue. Another issue can also be the pcv system. Hopefully my info helps.

@Mrizing

4 жыл бұрын

@@4DIYers thank you for the helpful information. I didn't replace the rings because when I took it apart and I thought they where stuck but they where moving freely.... However the cycinder walls where smooth with no cress cross left, so I honed all of them and I put in piston back in and filled the top with oil to see if it would go through and it didn't for 3 days I did the same test before the Hon and oil leaked right through. So that's why I didn't buy new rings but maybe it's the rings? Oil is not milky no leaks on the ground no oil in the coolant pcv is clean, I don't understand no blue smoke also it's crazy I'm burning a quart maybe more every 70 miles. Could the pistons be worn out? And the rings are bad? Car has 217000 miles it's a, jeep its supposed to last longer then this. If I do the sleeves do I have to buy new pistons? And new, rings? I've never done that before

@windowsvistasuxalot

3 жыл бұрын

@@4DIYers I can’t even get the passenger side back #6 spark out. All kinds of tools and extensions but can’t get that spark plug out.

Bit late to the party.. no access to pins from behind and my retentioner is rusted out, any ideas? How much would i break if I just smashed it off?

On my car the disc part busted off the lugnut part and the lugnut part is stuck and the disc part just spins ive tried like everything but that gear puller i need to find one

Hey what about a rear rotor for a 2007 Toyota 4Runner? Idk how to take it off

My dumbass thought the bolt holding the entire assembly needed to be removed. Blew my shoulder, back, sternum, knees, hammy, and neck trying to unlodge that bih.😂. Let me just go and pull the rotor out lol😅

... If it's a front wheel hub with studs take off the hub and drop it upside down on the concrete on the studs...works

Thanks for this vidéo, Nice to know we have options, but really tapping between the lugs should be sufficient, but needs constant tapping (like 5 minutes) when IT Moves you then start tapping from the back

@LastBastian

Жыл бұрын

"should" ...but unfortunately doesn't work for my rotor.

@jonathanc8513

Жыл бұрын

@@LastBastian i thought that too,.keep tapping repeatedly

@LastBastian

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanc8513 Thanks, but gave up on the hammer. Just got back from the hardware store with bolts and nuts, going to try that. My rear truck rotors, pretty sure the inner drums are seized up beyond hammer time fixing . 😖

Yes I have a easy way but a little dangerous. loosen off all nuts just a little bit. Leave tire on and drive over a bumpy road. Check frequently. This has worked several times when all else fails.

@vernonjohnson1147

Жыл бұрын

Won't you damage your studs possibly ?

Sheet metal to use floor jack on gravel; nice!

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually heavy duty plastic and thank you!

I take a Sawzall and cut the rotors into quarters. Outside to close to the bolt holes. Not too close to the hub. Hammer them & they will come off in chunks

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

@georgecroney6168

2 жыл бұрын

No you don't hahaha

There is a huge puller tool option out there also. But $$$$$

Releasing the parking brake did the trick. ;)

@4DIYers

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, awesome to hear!

@JohnPaul-vk5ut

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@JohnPaul-vk5ut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. From my friend, not me lol.

@aviery89

10 ай бұрын

OMG I’m such an idiot. That also worked for me as soon as I read this 🤦🏽‍♂️

If it's over 150k miles on and you still wanna keep it running just buy the hub assembly. They are not meant to last, you don't want it to give up while driving or away from home.

What if the plate part of the rotor is broken (on both sides) and all that’s left is the “drum” part of the rotor?

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

A puller might be your best option then.

For anyone that is a bit dense like me make sure you’ve the handbrake off as that also causes it to stick on 😂

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

I used a torch. Heat the hat edge for couple of minutes white rotating it slowing. Then wack it with a hammer. It' will just pop off.

Parking brake adjuster wheel is seized and won’t turn

@4DIYers

5 күн бұрын

Try to cut off the pivot pins for the shoes.

Good video. But, none of them worked for my Jeep JK. Had to take my vehicle to the dealership.

And get the job done

And fet the job done.

Wow! I can’t believe how stupid I am, as a Habit I always put on my emergency brake. I was fighting my rotor until I watch this video and realized my emergency brake was on them. As soon as I removed it rotor came off.

16 grenades placed in a star pattern.

@Dwigt_Rortugal

7 ай бұрын

Works every time. You have to replace some other parts, though. Especially the ones that you can't find in the immediate area.

I wrapped a winch cable around it then pulled on it

Rotors with drums are another story, but disc only rotors usually come off with enough hits of a hammer. Sometimes it takes a while and makes lots of noise that disturbs neighbors, so I'm considering a new approach next time. Put the lug nuts on loosely. Then lower the car to rest the rotor on the ground. If the car's weight doesn't pop it, rock the wheel on the other side to put side loads on your rotor. It should snap free. This is how I deal with getting stuck wheels off. Loosen each lug nut one turn, then rock the car while it's still on the ground. Beats smashing at your wheel with a hammer.

@canam2436

2 жыл бұрын

Would that not damage the rotor or any other part for that matter? Are you sure of this method?

@jessepickar3297

2 жыл бұрын

@@canam2436 I almost think if you were only lowering it gradually it should be fine, kinda worried about the studs tho

Didn't work for me, was rusted and bonded together, so i used a plasma cutter

thanks for the video, but you could damage the rotors if you hit the surface where brake pads will installed? or not?, right?

@4DIYers

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Yes you can damage the braking surface if hit with a hammer.

Kettle of boiling water,

Thanks man, hammer method worked for me. He a rotor that had seized

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Right on, awesome to hear!

Dodge.

@Dwigt_Rortugal

7 ай бұрын

Ram it! It can't dodge forever.

Why do I keep seeing Dodge products with this problem

@4DIYers

2 жыл бұрын

Probably just coincidental. The previous owner has a boat which most likely explains the rusty rear brakes.

No sound

@4DIYers

4 ай бұрын

Did you turn the volume on? Sound works fine for me.

I used butter.

ball peen hammer didn't work. Sledge hammer did the trick.