Rotors will not slide off (bent?) lugs

kaytoo · 2 Weeks Ago

Anyone have advice on how to get the rotors to slide off bast possible bent lug bolts?

After drilling out the screws because the impact screwdriver stripped the heads, the rotor only slides 1/2 way off then seems to be getting stuck on the lugs.

Wiggling it back and forth doesn't work and I'm afraid hammering the rotor (and lugs) will ruin the threads.

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Foffie · 2 Weeks Ago

if the studs are bent then why are you worrying about stripping the threads your gonna have to replace them anyway just get a rubber mallet and give em hell

kaytoo · 2 Weeks Ago

I'm not positive they're bent, if they are, it's just enough to keep the rotor on. If the wheel still fits on, do they still need to be replaced?

Foffie · 2 Weeks Ago

i personally would replace them cause if your havin trouble getting the rotor off the studs then your prolly gonna have more trouble getting the studs off of the hub

sl33pyriceboi · 2 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foffie

if the studs are bent then why are you worrying about stripping the threads your gonna have to replace them anyway just get a rubber mallet and give em hell

AHAHHA....... x2

JagerVR4 · 2 Weeks Ago

beat the middle section of the rotor with a BFH (big fucking hammer**) in between the studs. HARD. if the studs seem ok then try not to hit them when you are hitting the rotor. it will come off. trust me.

tbohar · 2 Weeks Ago

Mine took me a bit to get off too.. Problem is you get all that rust and crap inbetween the rotor and the hub which makes it difficult to get off. I hammered/wiggled it until it came off, and it eventually does. Keep at it.