Rotor removal HELP (currently failing miserably)
11-11-2006, 05:20 PM
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Thanks everyone for the help and I apologize for not getting the message from Taz's post earlier...
I think I'm going to give rtking's method a chance in the morning
11-11-2006, 05:49 PM
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I use my benchpress bar and a wrench with a head that moves to break off bolts
I have always been able to get a bolt out with that method...link below to what i mean for a wrench....remember the longer to break bar more torque your going to get....I know you said you stand on it but you might have to jump alittle to get it off, basically gives the impact it needs to break free. I would try a real long pole first though. I know a pole used for curtins will work too.<ul><li><a href="http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&p id=00944834000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Ratche ts&BV_SessionID=@@@@1593941667.1163299506@@@@& amp;BV_EngineID=cdcdaddjgfdjihgcefecemldffidfno.0" >h
11-12-2006, 06:11 AM
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I've done that before, and it works, but I wouldn't recommend it...
It's fairly easy for the jack to slip off the wrench. And it's also possible for the wrench to twist off the bolt. In either case, you risk injuring yourself and/or rounding off the bolt heads. In short, it will probably work, but it's not worth it.
If you plan to do work on your car, get a 1/2" drive 24" breaker bar. Sears sells them, and so do many auto parts stores. Don't get the 18" variety...it's a bit too short to make quick work of bolts like this. The 24" is the ticket! I've used mine more times than I can count. In many instances it's not necessary, but it absolutely makes the removal of bolts and nuts a breeze.
If you plan to do work on your car, get a 1/2" drive 24" breaker bar. Sears sells them, and so do many auto parts stores. Don't get the 18" variety...it's a bit too short to make quick work of bolts like this. The 24" is the ticket! I've used mine more times than I can count. In many instances it's not necessary, but it absolutely makes the removal of bolts and nuts a breeze.
11-12-2006, 08:36 AM
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Agreed, that's why I went with my electric and pneumatic impact wrenches
The jack trick works in a pinch, but I believe in using the right tools for the right job. So that's why I went out and bought and electric impact wrench and my air compressor/pneumatic impact wrench. The electric doesn't offer nearly the torque of the pneumatic, but it's quieter and works in a pinch for simple tasks. The pneumatic is the hot ticket for everything else...