[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]

Re: $%&^* rotor hex screw

> From: tbigham@domain.elided (Tim Bigham)
> Date: Tue, 22 Nov 94 10:05:29 EST
> Subject: $%&^* rotor hex screw
> 
> Spent Sunday trying to change the front brake pads and rotors on my
> 1990 325i Conv. A seemingly easy job was thwarted by the 5mm hex head
> screw that attaches the rotor to the hub. I tried WD40, it no budge.
> I torched it. Nothin doin'. Has anyone successfully removed this part
> with resorting to destructive force? Clues anyone?
> - -Tim
> tbigham@domain.elided
Hmmm, never had trouble with mine, just used a longer and longer lever
arm once until it broke free. (no, not broke OFF :)) It took about
60 lb-ft on a tiny 8mm bolt!  It was rather crusty, though, and a lot
of anti-sieze later, it was reinstalled.

			thi v.