Brake Help
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Brake Help
I just bought a 2001 Honda Civic LX a couple of weeks ago, and after driving it for a couple weeks i want to put new brakes on it. I've done brakes on my old Explorer several times and on other vehicles. As i jack it up and take off the lug nuts the tire doesnt budge. Is this a common thing? please give me feed back.
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Re: Brake Help
Yes, it is a common thing. What's happening is the aluminum wheel has corroded and seized to the wheel hub, you should put anti-seize or bearing grease on the hub to prevent this from happening, but most people don't.
With a rubber mallet give the tire a few cracks and it should break free.
If you real can't get it off, put the lug nuts on only half way tightened and go for a short slow drive, that will break the wheel free without damaging the studs.
With a rubber mallet give the tire a few cracks and it should break free.
If you real can't get it off, put the lug nuts on only half way tightened and go for a short slow drive, that will break the wheel free without damaging the studs.
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