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Removing front disc from rotor?
I’m doing the DMC UK Big Brakes upgrade. I got the hub/rotor assembly off the driver’s side without issue (the wheel bearings disassembled themselves as expected), but I’m not sure hit to get the hub off the rotor. I don’t want to risk damaging the hub by hitting it with a hammer too hard. I guess I can clamp the hub somehow so I can hit the rotor? Any tips for getting the rotor off?
Thanks!
— Joe
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EFI'd
Use a block of wood to cushion the impact or use a rubber hammer.
I'd also put the rotor down so the hub is between two items, like the stack of pallets/wood you have in the background, and hit the hub downwards between the gap. If all else fails, use heat on the rotor.
Last edited by dn010; 03-15-2019 at 10:22 AM.
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Originally Posted by
dn010
Use a block of wood to cushion the impact or use a rubber hammer.
So, directly into the hub bit in the center of the second photo (the one showing the bake of the rotor), then? I’ll give it a go.
One more question: is the disc in the middle of the spindle in this picture part of the bearing that I also have to remove? I removed the dust shield and just noticed that but was still there. Just want to make sure I get everything.
Thanks!
— Joe
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EFI'd
Recheck my first post, I edited it to include more info. Also, that is a spacer in the photo and can be left there (part #100025).
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Originally Posted by
dn010
Use a block of wood to cushion the impact or use a rubber hammer.
I'd also put the rotor down so the hub is between two items, like the stack of pallets/wood you have in the background, and hit the hub downwards between the gap. If all else fails, use heat on the rotor.
The block of wood and a 4 pound hammer was the key — thanks again!
Now off to the parts manual to see if that disc on the shaft is part of the bearing or not.
— Joe
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Originally Posted by
jangell
The block of wood and a 4 pound hammer was the key — thanks again!
Now off to the parts manual to see if that disc on the shaft is part of the bearing or not.
— Joe
It is just a spacer essentially. You can leave it on. It is not part of the bearing.
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Excellent — because it really didn’t want to come off.
— Joe
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EFI'd
Originally Posted by
dn010
Recheck my first post, I edited it to include more info. Also, that is a spacer in the photo and can be left there (part #100025).
It is best to just leave it alone anyway, I've had these break trying to remove them in the past.
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