Re: Brake rotor removal 74 GTV

["Tony Sims" <simstony@domain.elided>]

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf
> Of Dan Walker
> >
> > Hi again,
> >
> > I am replacing my pads and rotors on my 74 GTV.  Due to the very
> corroded
> > nature of the original turbinas the rotors ( or at least the left rear
> )
> > seem to be welded to the hubs.  Is there a trick to removing them ?

I'd try applying force from the rear side of the wheel with a BFH.  If you
are intending to use these wheels and don't want damage, you could use a
rubber or plastic BFH, or shield the rim with wood.

> Also,
> > the screws on the left front are stuck and the slots are stripping.  I
> > guess I could just drill them out and chase the threads in the hub
> with a
> > tap ?
> >

Again, I'd try a focused use of force -- try rapping around the perimeter of
the "hat" of the rotor where the locator screws are with a hammer, this may
free up any corrosion enough to allow the screws to turn.  I've had success
with this method.  You could also heat the area around the screws with a
torch, the resulting expansion might also break things loose.

Tony
Portland, Or
74 GTV (for sale)
70 2800 CS (not yet but maybe)
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