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Rotor Bolts Rusted and Stuck
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Hoorah
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Jan 31, 2010, 5:29 PM
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Rotor Bolts Rusted and Stuck
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I just did a rear brake job on my '97 Nissan Maxima. I replaced pads, calipers, and had the intention of taking care of the rotors as well. Unfortunately, the bolts holding them in are completely rusted and stuck; on both wheels. I don't want to crank on it too hard because I don't want to break the bolts and then be really screwed. Is there something else I can do to get them off? Is there some secret lubricant that I can use on them that will loosen them? Maybe something else?
Thanks!
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Sidom
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Jan 31, 2010, 5:42 PM
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Re: Rotor Bolts Rusted and Stuck
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Looks like you're from an area where things can get pretty rusty....
There are a few things you can try, one of the easiest would be to soak the bolts (from both sides) with PB blaster, a very good penetrating oil and let it sit for a while & then try to break it loose with a good socket & breaker bar. A cheap socket may round the bolt & then you're worse off.
If that does work then you may have to break out the torch & put some heat to it to try & loosen it....
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