Can't get the flat head screw out...help

[ACCORD EX]

well i am glad it went well ! ( you are PRO now ! )

well i don't exactly remember , but i don't think you need to get the caliper out to put teh discs in ! ( teh caliper is mounted to the hub ! )

i think all you need to do is remove the lower bolt and raise the caliper up ! ( JUST like changing brake pads )

i hope some one would confirm that !

MIKE

[markmdz89hatch]

Actually he's got the bigger brakes, with the differenct calipers. (Side note: Dude, I just realized that you are in CT also.) Anyway, you should be able to just pop the bracket along with the calipers all at the same time. (I also don't remember all that well, but I'm pretty sure you can.) Just break out that trusty 'ol 17mm socket and go to town on those two bracket bolts.

[wthramann]

Any tips for getting the disc off the hub would be appreciated. I have tried using the two bolt holes (M8 X 1.25) which resulted in cracking the disc in a T pattern on both sides. I also tried using a pry bar on the inner lip and banging it with a slege hammer. I am now looking for a wheel puller that has a 11 inch grasp (the one I have is only 6 inches). Mark is correct I lifted up the caliper to get the pads out and then removed its support. The 17mm bolts were no problem.

[ACCORD EX]

well thanks for correcting me Mark !
when disks are frozen the hit them at the side ( if i won't use them again ) and hit the at the edge of the hub of i am gonna use them again ! man i just LOVE working with a hammer don't i !

MIKE

[wthramann]

I wish I did. I am afraid of damaging the hub or bearing. Plus if I can only get it off part way only how am I supposed to drive to the dealership? I know, very slowly. Mike can you draw where you hit? If the rotor were a wide brim hat with an inner lip I have been hitting it outward on the lip/ledge.

[ACCORD EX]

location 1 if you don't use the disc again , if you use it try location 2 first ( putting a piece of cloth where you hit ) hit strong one hit at a time ! ) , location 1 also using a cloth !

good luck !



MIKE

[wthramann]

Luv the drawing. So I am to hit it on the side? What is the reason for the cloth? Thanks.

[ACCORD EX]

luv the drawing ! ??

anyway the cloth is to prevent damage to the discs ! ( if you gonno reuse them ) but i prefer to use it anyway, makes the hit more gentle !

MIKE

[wthramann]

Thanks. I will not reuse them, in fact, I am not willing to drive the car in its present state.

[wthramann]

Eureka! Finally got the old brake disc off. I had to hit it from behind on the disc face. I tried to use a block of wood but did not have any luck so I resorted to the cloth as Mike suggested. Test drive with no shudder although the big test is on the local mountain. Yes I know about being gentle for the first 124 miles (200 Km). Now I have to get up the nerve to do the right side.

[ACCORD EX]

well glad i could help ! and yes drive genlty in there break in period !

MIKE