Disc Rotor change

[swissboysupra]

I am a total newbie to cars but am enjoying doing some work on my 1990 Supra. Bought some Powerslot rotors to replace my stock. First, I had the hardest time removing the stock one. Banging the back like crazy until they finally came off. I can't get the new Powerslot rotors to slide on. The bolts come through ok and everything but I can't slide the rotor in. And of course I don't want to force it on. What can I do about this? Is there too much rust on my wheel?

 

[IJ.]

Wire brush or sand the rust off.

 

[swissboysupra]

Wire brush or sand the rust off.

Do I have to be super careful or what's the rule? (I am afraid to break something...)

 

[IJ.]

Grab a sheet of sandpaper fold it lengthwise a few times so you have a strip then wrap it around the hub and sand like you're buffing a shoe.

Turn the hub a bit and repeat until you've done the full 360 degrees.

Just DON'T sand in one place too long and it'll be fine.

 

[swissboysupra]

Grab a sheet of sandpaper fold it lengthwise a few times so you have a strip then wrap it around the hub and sand like you're buffing a shoe.

Turn the hub a bit and repeat until you've done the full 360 degrees.

Just DON'T sand in one place too long and it'll be fine.

Thanks IJ. I will give that a try!

 

[IJ.]

Whatever you do DON'T force the new rotors on as they may never come back off

 

[Zumtizzle]

Also Remove and Grease the sliders with CRC Synthetic Grease, (it has moly in it)

Don't use wheel bearing grease.

 

[Doward]

Or use industrial MolyEP grease

 

[swissboysupra]

Also Remove and Grease the sliders with CRC Synthetic Grease, (it has moly in it)

Don't use wheel bearing grease.

Finally back from my vacation so I can finish up this project.. Where are the sliders and how do they remove?

 

[supra_91]

they are were underneath the rubber boots when you took the caliper off

 

[oowee623]

next time on the rears, take you caliper bolt and screw it into the holes on the rotor to pull it out. thats what its there for

 

[adampecush]

next time on the rears, take you caliper bolt and screw it into the holes on the rotor to pull it out. thats what its there for

it surprises me that more people don't figure this out

 

[supramad77]

it surprises me that more people don't figure this out

Was just about to sugest it this. Makes it much easyier t get them off.

 

[Poodles]

Don't ever beat on the rotor to try and remove it.

You can damage a hell of a lot by doing that. Bearings, suspension, rotor, studs...

 

[IJ.]

next time on the rears, take you caliper bolt and screw it into the holes on the rotor to pull it out. thats what its there for

From memory the holes are tapped m6x1 so which calliper bolt fits?

 

[Keros]

From memory the holes are tapped m6x1 so which calliper bolt fits?

Agreed, I don't think any of the brake caliper related bolts would have fit, as the thread is too fine. Was a while ago though...

I used two random bolts that were sitting on my work bench. Anyway, yes, that is the proper way to remove a rotor