Is there a DIY on changing the front rotors? I need to do mine this weekend.
Any tips? Special Tools? Thanks all.
Any tips? Special Tools? Thanks all.
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Changing Rotors
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5000+ posts over 4 years and you’re asking this question? :tongue:
http://www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/brakes/rotors/rotors.htm
http://www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/brakes/rotors/rotors.htm
Ojas said:
Just trying to give you a chance to catch up
Thanks.
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Are you wanting the FN to slap you? :tongue:
Ojas said:
Are you wanting the FN to slap you? :tongue:
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Re: Forums Nazi
AndyVecsey said:
Holy crapolah, Dave! 500 posts and you haven't come across Dano's DIY. Consider yourself under a spell. :tongue:
Ojas said:
Geez guys! :biggrin:
Anyway, what is an emory cloth??
Also, Do I need an impact screwdriver?? I don't even know what that is.
500 posts???? :biggrin: What happened with the other 4600+ postsTroll Patrol said:
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Yes, you probably need it, to loosen the set screws that hold the rotor on. You can get one for under $25. It's basically a screwdriver that you hit with a hammer/mallet, that uses the downward, sudden force to turn the screw slightly (while maintaining downward pressure against it). $24.99 at Sears.NetViper said:
Thanks Ken! As always, you are the man!
I don't know if this method has been posted or not...if it did...I'm sorry
I saw my mechanic used something like a big nail and a hammer to loosen the screw on my rotors. He placed the end of the nail (in about 45 degree) close to the edge of the screw and impact the nail with a hammer. The screw got loosen in 5 second. I can post a sketch later if the way I explain is confusing :smile:
I saw my mechanic used something like a big nail and a hammer to loosen the screw on my rotors. He placed the end of the nail (in about 45 degree) close to the edge of the screw and impact the nail with a hammer. The screw got loosen in 5 second. I can post a sketch later if the way I explain is confusing :smile:
I did not have any good experienced with the impact driver, ended up stripping the screws and have to drilled out them out. Apparently the impact driver I have is not a good quality one and the bits are way too soft!!
BTW, Sears sells another inexpensive yet useful tools, I do not know what to call it, it basically is a bit that had a 3/8 attachment (maybe a 1/4?), I found it much easier to work with when attached to the rachet or breaker bar than the impact driver.
BTW, Sears sells another inexpensive yet useful tools, I do not know what to call it, it basically is a bit that had a 3/8 attachment (maybe a 1/4?), I found it much easier to work with when attached to the rachet or breaker bar than the impact driver.
NetViper said:
Don't even attempt this without an impact screwdriver... you'll be tempted to try first before you get one; just skip that whole step
the nsxnut said:Don't even attempt this without an impact screwdriver... you'll be tempted to try first before you get one; just skip that whole step
Actually, a local shop will put them on for 14 bucks each, which is less than the cost of the impact screwdriver, so I think I will just let them do it and not worry about it
