Front Brake Disc Removal?

[JorEl]

Got the Calliper off. Now what? Should the disc just pull off the hub (with some persuasion from a rubber mallet perhaps)?

It seems to be secured on the hub VERY tight.. Does the 19mm bolt through the centre of the disc and hub play a part here? (Does it hold the disc on?).

Any advice much appreciated as always.

Thanks

[QBee]

Own Chimaera, can't sleep.
The centre nut usually holds the hub on.
The disc is held on by the wheel.
Last time I changed my brake pads the discs were loose.
Sounds like the persuader is required.
I assume there are no retaining screws? They would be obvious.

[JorEl]

Definitely no retaining screws (2004 3.6 model). Upon closer inspection I can now identify where the disc (inner diameter hole) mates up with the hub surface face, have given this area a CRC spray to try and loosen it up a bit.

Looks like I better get swinging away with the old rubber mallet then…

[natben]

The discs should just pull of once the calipers are removed, so I think your right a bit of gentle persuasion with a rubber mallet should have the off.

[QBee]

natben said:

The discs should just pull of once the calipers are removed, so I think your right a bit of gentle persuasion with a rubber mallet should have the off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98TOnX1Rj2Q

This video of a disc change on a Renault Megane should help. I know its not the same car, but its the same process and shows him doing it Clarkson style (with a hammer!)

[Basil Brush]

I had to do a lot of rust grinding/chiselling/scraping to get my original discs off. The inside of the disc rusts around the edge of the hub making it difficult to get them off.

[JorEl]

4 solid firm belts with the mallet worked a treat, less than a minute and they're both off.

Thanks guys,

[QBee]

JorEl said:

4 solid firm belts with the mallet worked a treat, less than a minute and they're both off.

Thanks guys,

Yay!! that's what we like to hear - RESULT!!

[JorEl]

Next up fellas - Pad replacement on these AP callipers... 2 split-pins going through the calliper/pads and the spring-plate in between too.. Any pointers here guys?? (Scratching my head - 10 years since I last done this type of hands on work myself).

As always, much appreciated and thanks in advance 😊