Darek Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I am replacing front brakes and I have a problem. Right hub was very dry inside like there was no grease. One screw that was holding wheel bearing lock nut was fall out and second was loose. I took everything off from this hub (all bolts and torque member and cylinder body) but I can't take off the rotor. It is locked. How to remove that rotor? Left hub was full of grease and I could take off the rotor. But bolts which where holding the torque member were very tight and I broke that two bolts ;( How do you suggest to remove that broken bolts from the torque member body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 hammer the rotor off and drill out the broken bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darek Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Rotor is off and broken bolts are off. Now I am torquing the wheel bearing lock nut to 70lbs but I can't get even into 50 because rotor is spinning and I can't hold it by one hand. Is there any trick to lock the rotor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 You could put the caliper/pads back on & apply the brakes, or maybe lower it gently onto a block of wood just enough to stop the rotor from spinning I can't remember how I did mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdtimesacharm Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Something like this? orange line - long metal rod or similar The lower point presses against the ground, stopping rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Either use a prybar like the picture, or throw on the rotor and caliper and use the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Yes as is mentioned, and also you can use everything from a jackstand to a wooden block that goes from the ground to a wheel stud and keep is from rotating. The key is to have the item at the right length so the wheel stud is at either 3 or 9 o'clock position, and if using a metal item make sure to have something softer inbetween that won't damage the threads on the wheel stud. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 ... and if using a metal item make sure to have something softer inbetween that won't damage the threads on the wheel stud. B This. Do not create another issue by damaging your threads on the studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 ask someone to press the break pedal for you....don't forget to bring back the torque to 0 when you're done....or you'll be re-doing this all over very soon ! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darek Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Ok, I did it with wooden block I have one wheel to go and today it should be finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darek Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 All brakes are replaced and bled. But I think that brake pedal is too soft. Actually it was soft before I started replacing brakes. I'll try to bleed the system one more time with more care. I just don't know where LSV air bleeder (4WD models) is and how to bleed the master cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Your 2003 R50 does not have an LSV, so bleed in this order: 1. Left rear brake2. Right rear brake3. Left front brake4. Right front brake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Exactly, and make sure not to suck any air into the master cylinder, keep the reservoir well filled. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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