I now understand the hate for the rotor screws.
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I now understand the hate for the rotor screws.
Did my first brake job over the weekend. Thanks to all the advice on the forum I was ready. Driver's side was easy. Passenger side almost killed me. Used impact, pb blaster, chisel. In the end I used the Black and Decker method (drill). Now for the rears. Are they about the same? Maybe I'll do a DIY for drilling those out this weekend. Wish me luck.
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lol dont do it i have the solution to your problem!!! ive always dreaded doing an easy brake job for that particular reason until i found this
![](http://cordlessscrewdriverss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Impact-Screwdriver.jpg)
its an impact screwdriver!!! comes with big size bit perfect fit for rotor screws... now you probably wondering how it works??? just hit it with a big a$$ hammer and Walaa!!... $10 @ autozone...
![](http://cordlessscrewdriverss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Impact-Screwdriver.jpg)
its an impact screwdriver!!! comes with big size bit perfect fit for rotor screws... now you probably wondering how it works??? just hit it with a big a$$ hammer and Walaa!!... $10 @ autozone...
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I tried the impact screwdriver from harbor freight. It worked to take off the driver side pretty well. I think I broke it. It almost seems to tighten when i hit it now. So I bought that one at Autozone. I'll give it a try tomorrow. I'll give it a few hits and if it doesn't work its Drill Baby Drill.
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The screw is of no value its just an assembly line parts holder. DRILL!!
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more than the rotor screw the caliper bolt killed me....
but yeah the impact screwdriver is an awesome tool...
but yeah the impact screwdriver is an awesome tool...
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Well, I did the rear rotors and pads today and they were a breeze. I picked up the same driver you have TL Luver. My harbor freight one was definitely broken. I also switched to a rubber mallet. Hurts less when you hit your thumb.
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The impact screw driver is reversible, it will twist r.h. or l.h.. Push down on it & make sure it's twisting the correct way when you strike it. Also, hold it snugly in the loosen direction as you strike it.
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Yeah the bits that come with those suck. I replaced mine. But impact screwdriver is a life saver to have.
Just twist and hold the way you want to go and hit with hammer.
Love this tool.
Just twist and hold the way you want to go and hit with hammer.
Love this tool.
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It helps to heat up the set screw (with a torch) if you have one. While they may serve "no purpose" it does help to have them when you put the calipers back over the rotor. Otherwise the rotor may/will not line up correctly and leads to other problems. You can also place washers on the wheels studs then tighten the lug nuts down to hold the rotor in place.
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lol dont do it i have the solution to your problem!!! ive always dreaded doing an easy brake job for that particular reason until i found this
![](http://cordlessscrewdriverss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Impact-Screwdriver.jpg)
its an impact screwdriver!!! comes with big size bit perfect fit for rotor screws... now you probably wondering how it works??? just hit it with a big a$$ hammer and Walaa!!... $10 @ autozone...
![](http://cordlessscrewdriverss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Impact-Screwdriver.jpg)
its an impact screwdriver!!! comes with big size bit perfect fit for rotor screws... now you probably wondering how it works??? just hit it with a big a$$ hammer and Walaa!!... $10 @ autozone...
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