Doing my brakes today.

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inferno9898

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Cobra rotors/calipers and rear pads(first time ive done that)

So I figure I might as well start a thread now, since every time I do any work I need to ask 15 questions before I'm through.

First question...is there an easier way to get these pushnuts off of the rotor than the needlenose pliers/screwdriver method that I used? It took at least 15 min for the first one, and it only finally came off when i broke it.

 

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bdcardinal

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those just break off. they are put on at the factory to keep the rotors falling off while on the assembly line. just use wire cutters and cut them off.

 

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Of course, went out and bought the flare wrenches. One of the nuts still gets rounded. WTF.

Any advice? One of the corners of the nut is pretty rounded and I can't get the thing to budge. Other side went fine.

 

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inferno9898 said:

Of course, went out and bought the flare wrenches. One of the nuts still gets rounded. WTF.

Any advice? One of the corners of the nut is pretty rounded and I can't get the thing to budge. Other side went fine.

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Maybe try some PB blaster and let it sit for a while

 

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Yea, did that several times. I'm just going to have to leave the stock line on until I can think of a better idea.

 

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Do you have a set of bolt extractors? You can buy them at most hardware/automotive stores. They will get that stripped bolt off no problem. They fit in your drill and look like a nut driver. I believe mine are made by IRWIN and come in a blown plastic case.