So my rotors came in today... can I just knock them off with a mallet after the wheels/calipers are off or what? On our Camry they practically fall off once you take the calipers off, but on my max they seem to be on there pretty good.

Any info is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

-Jacob

 

Well, depending on which ones you are doing, to get the rotor off, you have to remove the caliper mounting bracket. The front has 2 19MM bolts that you remove and then slide the WHOLE assembly from the rotor. Remember not to hang the caliper by the brake hose.

Most rotors are kinda rust siezed to the hub. Using a rubber mallet is good, but also make sure to bang the rotor hat too to free up the rust.

I have my brakes all apart, well...almost finished so any questions you have..hit me up.

 

Once you get the rotor off, make sure the hub is clean, take sandpaper to it if you need to. You don't want krap behind the rotor.

 

Sweet. Got them swapped out last night, and check this... my new gf did all the work! All I had to do was pull the wheels and show her how to use a cheater bar to break the 19mm bolts free. Hell yeah.

Gonna have her change out my rear springs this weekend!

Will post pics later : )

-Jacob

 

Uh, oh. That's not going to be a good visual during intimate times

 

lucky b@stard

 

Nice. Make sure she compresses the spring all the way before removing the top hat bolt or there could be serious injury.