Brake disc/rotor stuck on hub due to rust
Discussion
Assuming you aren't a two stone weakling, it might.
It is most likely stuck as a ridge of rust has built up around the back which is catching on the 'flange'.
Just keep hitting it, not just off but on as well. It will come off eventually and when it does you can tell all your mates at the pub you spent hours beating on a rusty flange
ETA; obviously beating the feck out of it for ages may cause some damage to other components, but heating it up/chiseling/grinding etc all carry that risk as well.
It is most likely stuck as a ridge of rust has built up around the back which is catching on the 'flange'.
Just keep hitting it, not just off but on as well. It will come off eventually and when it does you can tell all your mates at the pub you spent hours beating on a rusty flange
ETA; obviously beating the feck out of it for ages may cause some damage to other components, but heating it up/chiseling/grinding etc all carry that risk as well.
Edited by Jimmyarm on Friday 30th September 16:06
maverickdrives said:
Smokehead said:
A proper 4 lb lump hammer will get it off with a couple of taps.
Would that not damage the hub/wheel bearings or other weak rusted parts?OP, assuming FWD, support vehicle very well with multiple stands, remove both wheels, refit roadwheel bolts onto hub hand tight then wind off half a turn.
Start engine, select gear & turn the hubs with the engine at ~10mph indicated, then repeatedly jab the brakes
ENSURE VEHICLE IS WELL SUPPORTED AND CHOCKED and BOTH HUBS ARE OFF THE GROUND!
You could give this method a try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMuHKDI00rw
inkyhands said:
You could give this method a try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMuHKDI00rw
Awesome!WinstonWolf said:
Does it move at all? Is the spigot face in good condition? You could try cleaning the spigot up with a wire brush or a bit of emery tape if you have it.
Use the mallet "around the clock", whack it at 9 then 3 then 6 then 12, repeat until it gets bored and comes off
^^^^ This.Use the mallet "around the clock", whack it at 9 then 3 then 6 then 12, repeat until it gets bored and comes off
Don't bother trying to hit the disk from 'behind', just whack it hard from the front (near the rim) at '3 o'clock', then again at '9'. Repeat this 'pivoting' action as necessary. Use a 4lb lump hammer rather than a soft-faced mallet.
eltax91 said:
inkyhands said:
You could give this method a try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMuHKDI00rw
Awesome!Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff