Had an F350 giving me trouble earlier and after beating it with a BFH to no avail this trick got it free. Had to use a little larger bolts/nuts. Also took a little rotation of the rotor and a few pressings, but it did it. Thanks a bunch.
I wasn't able to use your recommended bolt sizes for removal. My 99 Expedition has 10mm threaded caliper mounts. I did get the rotor to pop right off by just turning them into a metal shim. Sure beats using the BFH. Thanks for posting the video.
Thank you so much for your video! I tried all kinds of coaxing and was going for bigger BFH, but was worried about damaging the bearings so I took a Google break. The more I searched, the more humorous your video became! Because of the caution from one user re bending caliper bracket mounting holes, I took my time and rotated the disc several times. I also placed a steel ruler with cork backing under the bolts to further protect the discs. THANK YOU! Four seized rotors on F-350 are off!
Awesome video!! This saved my ass. I was trying for at least an hour to get my rotors off of my 2003 Toyota Corolla. I was about to go with the bigger hammer method and decided to see if I could find a better way. Quick trip to the hardware store and I had the first rotor off in 5 minutes. Thanks for the post!!
oh my god thank-you! Knew there had to be a way... my arm can barely type it's so sore from beating on that thing like it owed me money for half a day
This just worked for me on an 03 Tiburon for a rusted rotor. I had to jack it from multiple spots and go around the full rotor, but it came off before my coffee break was even over. I am going to remember this trick.
Absolute genious. Afraid of taking hours with the BFH (brass sledge hammer to be exact), I was looking at using a bottle jack between my leaf springs and rotor, but was afraid of pushing my suspension out of whack. I've always used the bolt- and-two-nuts trick as a "spreader" for leaf shackles and such, but never thought of it to "spread" my rotor from my hub.
THIS is why the internet was created. To teach and to learn.
@flatrocktv Wanna hear something crazy? I went out and bought my bolts, washers, and nuts. I got home, pulled my wheels off, removed my axle shafts (Dana 80 rear end), spindle nuts, and the hub/rotor slid right off. I was actually sweating it thinking I was going to have a fight on my hands. Guess I got lucky. However, when I reassembled, I put anti-sieze on the mating surfaces, so hopefully I don't have issues in the future.
I suppose I can't argue with the results, but this sure as hell wouldn't fly when you are working flat-rate! My advice to the guy with the BFH-stop hitting it with your purse, Sheila! lol
If your trying to keep the rotor(which I assume you are since your using an outside nut on the rotor) you should backup the bolt and turn the inside nut instead of turing the bolt. Takes alittle longer not using a ratchet to tighten, but keeps any pits off of the rotor
I was hammering away this morning for about 30 minutes. I took a break Googled "how to remove brake rotor" and this is the first thing that came up. It worked perfectly on my Mercury Mariner. Thanks!
Thank you for this. It worked perfectly on my '01 Expedition. I was about the throw in the towel for the second time and put it all back together to bring it to the mechanic just because I couldn't get the rotors off. This worked like a charm! It IS important to use heavy duty Grade 8 bolts, as indicated, though. I sheard off two sets of lighter bolts I had laying around before going to the hardware store and getting the right bolts.
This really does work. The sound of the passenger side rotor popping was music to my ears. The driver's sided didn't make a pop sound but it came off much easier. I would have never gotten the rotors off without this tip. Thanks So Much!
I LOVE YOU (no homo). My rear rotors on my Civic Si were rusted all to hell on the hubs and no amount of hammering would pop them off. Ran down to Home Depot and picked up some bolts, washers, and nuts and within 5 minutes I had one of my rotors off.
Damn! I wasn't expecting that. That baby was on there tight. PB blaster is some good stuff. It has helped me remove some cat converter bolts that I thought were impossible to loosen without breaking.
Had trouble with my rotors today and thought i was never gonna get them off. so i googled "how to remove rusty brake rotors" and the first thing i saw was your video. gonna be honest with you, at first i thought it was just a joke but then i wentto home depot and bought the neccesary hardware and boom i was able to take off my rotors thanks to your video. Thanks a lot dude I really appreciate it.
Awesome video made my night after having a rusted rotor on my brothers mustang,i tried 40dw and a rubber malet,8 hours,i got really frustrated so i finally sprayed it down with 40dw and left it over night and that night i watched this video looking for another solution felt good to watch that rotor owned and i was going to use this option if the overnight 40dw and a hammer yes not a rubber malet but a hammer to the mid circle part got me, my rotor off. Hammer time cant touch this! Props : D
Your video totally captured my progress today on an 07 CR-V, hammer, bigger hammer, heat etc.... Was getting desperate so checked YouTube and was lucky enough to find your vid, it popped straight off, job done! Thanks!
@flatrocktv This also worked on a Mazda Escape. Or is it a Ford Tribute? Anyway, I had to cut one of the nuts in half because there's not enough room for two nuts. Sound's perverted, but it worked. Thanks for the video.
Hey Pal; I got a 2003 ford Exp. and the rear rotors were fricking stuck BIG Time ..My wife has fried thoses Bad Mother' s ..I beat the fool out of them until I saw this...YOUR DA BOMB...5 mins and done...Thanks Pal..Scott / Atlanta
Hey Pal; I got a 2003 ford Exp. and the rear rotors were fricking stuck BIG Time ..My wife has fried thoses Bad Mother' s ..I beat the fool out of them until I saw this...YOUR DA BOMB...5 mins and done...Thanks Pal..Scott / Atlanta
Awesome, worked like a charm on my 2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited Use 1/2 Coarse thread and just one nut (2 would not fit) but put some lithium grease on the threads. Slightly damage the end of the thread but could remove the nut and used for the other side! Both rotors wen BAM! Was cool!
It's me again, left comment yesterday indicating I would try method this week. Couldn't wait, bought bolts, nuts washers today and tried this right after I got home from work on my 2008 Toyota Corolla
A-WOW!!!! It worked EXACTLY like on your video!!!!!!!
B- LOUD!!! When rotor popped it off it was really loud!! Scared the crap out of me. But the scare only lasted 2 seconds. Was replaced with ridiculous happiness!
I was just beating on my rotor with a hammer when I decided to come inside and google search "removing rusty rotors" and this came up. genius method! worked like a charm and saved me a real headache. thanks.
omg i was going nuts trying to get it out for three days now. last night i thought id check online again and found this vid. quick trip to lowes and got the screws. had to get a smaller size for the hyundai. it worked like a charm!!!! 20 min and it was out! get us ur address and we will start shipping beers to ya!!
Thanks for the tip, after a couple hours or extreme frustration trying to get rusted rotors off I found this video and in no time at all I had the job done and stress free
I have a Dodge 2500 with huge front rotors..after 50 whacks with the sledge..NOTHING. I used you method and had them off in 5 minutes...SAVED MY ASS and BACK!!
We used 2 stainless steel bolts and nuts and got the rotors of our Ford Explorer by screwing them in from the back, make sure that the bolts are long enough, makes a real loud noise. This was a terrific idea!!! Thanks so much!!! No banging and don't need heat, just the nuts, bolts, washers, and a lot of screwing and unscrewing. The old rotors were on for 16 years!!!!!!
Man, this video saved my Saturday afternoon. My brother and I pounded on the rotors on my 03 Ford Escape, but they wouldn't budge. I was losing faith until I checked out this video. I used less washes but the bolts worked. 1st took 2 hrs, the second side using bolts 1/2 hr. Awesome!!!
I accidentally broke my stuck rotor free. My rotors were completely frozen. I gave up trying to pull them and decided to put the wheels on, go to the store and buy bolts to try this. I forgot to put one of the wheels on (duh) and released the jack. When I relealized this, I quickly jacked it up and looked for damage. No damage at all, but I noticed the rotor was cleanly broken free. I then went ahead and tried it on the other side and that broke free as well!
I just spent the whole Memorial day holiday beating on rear rotors for a 2007 Aspen.
My wife gave me plenty of dirty looks as I Banged on her 40+thousand dollar car and kept reassuring her I knew what I was doing. Finally I threw in the towel, replaced the pads only and told her the rotors could wait for the next brake job. I only wish Google had listed this higher in the ratings so I would have found it earlier today. Now I will sneak out tomorrow and try to finish the job using your method.
i have a mercury milan and noticed my passenger side makes a lot of rubbing noise when braking im assuming its the rotors and want to uninstall them ..if this method the same way???
Dude, i chuckled the first time i saw this video, until i couldn't get my rotor off. a quick trip to lowes and it was off in 3 minutes. if I new who you were I'd buy you a beer, thanks
Just wanted to say this worked great!!! I used this method on a '91 Toyota Camry. I had to use a 3/8" bolt since the 1/2" was too large, also in hindsight since their is less room to work with a 2 1/2" bolt would have worked a little better and made it easier to get the socket wrench in place. But it worked like a charm after spending hours trying other methods. Thanks for sharing this tip!
I had to do this after beating on my f150 rotors for about 10 mins and gave up. Once i got them off I sanded the hub a little to remove the rust and then put some anti-seize on the hub, and it worked, I had to take them off when i was doing an axle replacement last summer and they slide right off.
@fordfan855 YES that works in some cases like my '99 Expedition. But on my wife's '03 Expedition it didn't.~ Even though you are right smear a good high temp anti-seize on the metal to metal areas that is in contact with each other. Good advise, Cheers
@m109r1800 You Can Do It! ~ If you don't have a press or never done bearings before, remove the rotors and take them to the "pro" for the bearings to be pressed. But do take rotors off yourself. The pro will just beat it off with a Big Hammer for an hour or two and charge you for it. Also do inspect the bearings some are held in with a spanning ring that needs to be removed. Some get so hot and become welded. The "pro " with a press can press both rotors in 30 minutes. costing you (> $25.)
You just gave me hope... I have a 2004 Expedition and myself and two others couldn't do it... Now I'm going to try this tomorrow morning and let you know what the results are...
Thank you sir, I used this method on my 1999 Hyundai, took 2 sets of bolts, but i could only run a 3/8 bolt and nut setup! Yet non the less it worked, and worked better than just hittin the rotor till they shattered!
PURE GENIOUS! What else can I say! Thank you so much!!!
stinkybritches6 1 day ago
OMG! How did i miss this! Awesome vid!! Cheers! Marty :)
martian953 3 days ago
would this damage the rotor?
MrJdmposer 4 days ago
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kirbysawyer25 1 week ago
Thanks to you and YouTube I was about to give up lol
mp36768 1 week ago
Thanks for this video. Saved me a bunch of time and it worked perfectly! You are like a Brake Ninja, the music is fitting. Thank you kimosabe!
f1oored 2 weeks ago
Had an F350 giving me trouble earlier and after beating it with a BFH to no avail this trick got it free. Had to use a little larger bolts/nuts. Also took a little rotation of the rotor and a few pressings, but it did it. Thanks a bunch.
90gtvert 2 weeks ago
what a moron,you left in the set screw ,you can see it pop off in the end .
cabinetmaker0 3 weeks ago
Smart
miguelzepeda20 3 weeks ago
U r a genius...thanks!!
cecechristinahaha101 3 weeks ago
I wasn't able to use your recommended bolt sizes for removal. My 99 Expedition has 10mm threaded caliper mounts. I did get the rotor to pop right off by just turning them into a metal shim. Sure beats using the BFH. Thanks for posting the video.
rafishe 3 weeks ago
You. Are. My. Hero.
twiddlefingers 4 weeks ago
Absolutely great job. Thanks for sharing.
pillayw126 4 weeks ago
OMG. Thank you! My left front rotor wasn't coming off for anything! You saved me hours of frustration!
madbadger2742 1 month ago
Wow! Its like its so easy, i never thought to do it. Thanks for the tip.
aildfan89 1 month ago
Check my page too
jarrettpeter37 1 month ago
Thank you so much for your video! I tried all kinds of coaxing and was going for bigger BFH, but was worried about damaging the bearings so I took a Google break. The more I searched, the more humorous your video became! Because of the caution from one user re bending caliper bracket mounting holes, I took my time and rotated the disc several times. I also placed a steel ruler with cork backing under the bolts to further protect the discs. THANK YOU! Four seized rotors on F-350 are off!
LostintheFrozenNorth 1 month ago
Awesome !!! Thank You !!!
olliesshop 1 month ago
Disappointed I didn't get the loud bang, but it worked perfectly. Thanks.....
Mnermal 1 month ago
I'm removing my rotors with this trick over the weekend. Now, how the @#$% do I secure them back on the hub?! LOL.
LaCrimsonLey 1 month ago
@LaCrimsonLey Put the wheel back on,, I put nevercease on the hub before replacing
fortedward 1 month ago
ITT WWWOOOOORKKKSSSSS =D
ruly236 1 month ago
Awesome video!! This saved my ass. I was trying for at least an hour to get my rotors off of my 2003 Toyota Corolla. I was about to go with the bigger hammer method and decided to see if I could find a better way. Quick trip to the hardware store and I had the first rotor off in 5 minutes. Thanks for the post!!
DavidGilmour73 1 month ago
Used this on my 2002 Hyundai Elantra Worked like a charm. Thanks for the tip
newyoik2 2 months ago
Your awesome! Thank you...
ChelseaChains 2 months ago
Not suprised that this worked, but more amazed that this is the first youtube DIY that has worked for me :D cheers
TheHorsley 2 months ago
What a life saver
wll2m1 2 months ago
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excellent idea....however, if you torque it too much you can snap the blot hole on the knuckle, as i did...
Buschwuardo 2 months ago
excellent idea....however, if you torque it too much you can snap the blot hole on the knuckle, as i did...
Buschwuardo 2 months ago
same thin happens on Pontiac Vibes/Toyota Matrix (matrices? haha)
captainofiron 2 months ago
oh my god thank-you! Knew there had to be a way... my arm can barely type it's so sore from beating on that thing like it owed me money for half a day
buzzy1147 2 months ago
Awesome- I was headed for a "bigger hammer" This technique worked great! Pop on the first one scared the crap out of me. Thanks for posting this!
TheMarpalm 2 months ago
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I spent 45 minutes pounding on my rotor with no success. It took less then 5 minutes with this trick. I salute YOU!!
wyldfan69 2 months ago
I spent 45 minutes pounding on my rotor with no success. It took less then 5 minutes with this trick. I salute YOU!!
wyldfan69 2 months ago
thanks for the help. this is way better than pounding the crap out of them
mattlotz 2 months ago
This just worked for me on an 03 Tiburon for a rusted rotor. I had to jack it from multiple spots and go around the full rotor, but it came off before my coffee break was even over. I am going to remember this trick.
StormYuri 2 months ago
Well damn, I'm kinda mad at myself for not thinkin of that...awesome work!
phastbiker 2 months ago
Absolute genious. Afraid of taking hours with the BFH (brass sledge hammer to be exact), I was looking at using a bottle jack between my leaf springs and rotor, but was afraid of pushing my suspension out of whack. I've always used the bolt- and-two-nuts trick as a "spreader" for leaf shackles and such, but never thought of it to "spread" my rotor from my hub.
THIS is why the internet was created. To teach and to learn.
Thanks for the trick, guys.
WarmothGuitarist 3 months ago 6
@WarmothGuitarist Thanks for your comment. Glad to help. Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
@flatrocktv Wanna hear something crazy? I went out and bought my bolts, washers, and nuts. I got home, pulled my wheels off, removed my axle shafts (Dana 80 rear end), spindle nuts, and the hub/rotor slid right off. I was actually sweating it thinking I was going to have a fight on my hands. Guess I got lucky. However, when I reassembled, I put anti-sieze on the mating surfaces, so hopefully I don't have issues in the future.
Thanks for the great video anyways!
WarmothGuitarist 2 months ago
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Very useful. I'm going to use this technique tomorrow on my 89' Nissan Maxima. Kudos for you sir!
sootnashes 3 months ago
Very useful. I'm going to use this technique tomorrow on my 89' Nissan Maxima. Cudos for you sir!
sootnashes 3 months ago
@sootnashes Thanks glad to help.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Clever and useful
TobeNuts4U 3 months ago
@TobeNuts4U Thanks
flatrocktv 3 months ago
I suppose I can't argue with the results, but this sure as hell wouldn't fly when you are working flat-rate! My advice to the guy with the BFH-stop hitting it with your purse, Sheila! lol
IAmMoparNut 3 months ago
@IAmMoparNut Thanks for your comment.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
nice!
mryesley 3 months ago
@mryesley Thanks
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Worked great on a 2007- 1500 Dodge Quad Cab with stuck rotors too. Thanks!!
Zeedyke 3 months ago
@Zeedyke Thanks, It should.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Great video Thanks
spelts5 3 months ago
@spelts5 Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
If your trying to keep the rotor(which I assume you are since your using an outside nut on the rotor) you should backup the bolt and turn the inside nut instead of turing the bolt. Takes alittle longer not using a ratchet to tighten, but keeps any pits off of the rotor
redforty4 3 months ago
@redforty4 Thanks for your comment... Yea keeping the rotors and the bolt threads in good shape.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
I was hammering away this morning for about 30 minutes. I took a break Googled "how to remove brake rotor" and this is the first thing that came up. It worked perfectly on my Mercury Mariner. Thanks!
beta152 3 months ago
@beta152 Thank you for your comment.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Thank you for this. It worked perfectly on my '01 Expedition. I was about the throw in the towel for the second time and put it all back together to bring it to the mechanic just because I couldn't get the rotors off. This worked like a charm! It IS important to use heavy duty Grade 8 bolts, as indicated, though. I sheard off two sets of lighter bolts I had laying around before going to the hardware store and getting the right bolts.
Thanks again for posting this great tip.
britd0g 3 months ago
@britd0g Glad to help you save some money. Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Absolutely brilliant. Great sound effects/music too LOL
toph2223 3 months ago
@toph2223 Haha Thanks...
flatrocktv 3 months ago
This really does work. The sound of the passenger side rotor popping was music to my ears. The driver's sided didn't make a pop sound but it came off much easier. I would have never gotten the rotors off without this tip. Thanks So Much!
tomammerman 3 months ago
@tomammerman Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
is a grade 8 bolt really necessary or can i get away with something weaker?
moddingsys 3 months ago
@moddingsys Grade 8 is the right thing to use. Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
great job.
TheGallons 3 months ago
@TheGallons Thanks.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Holy crap! This worked perfectly. Thank you, thank you!
redelta 4 months ago
@redelta Thanks...
flatrocktv 3 months ago
I LOVE YOU (no homo). My rear rotors on my Civic Si were rusted all to hell on the hubs and no amount of hammering would pop them off. Ran down to Home Depot and picked up some bolts, washers, and nuts and within 5 minutes I had one of my rotors off.
Thanks man!
onlycodered 4 months ago
@onlycodered Yea... Thanks I get that all the time. My wife is laughing.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
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onlycodered 4 months ago
Super smart idea this trick will work on many cars and trucks thanks for posting appreciate your video
playone4me 4 months ago
@playone4me Thanks for your comment.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Awesome!!! Awesome!! We were heating and beating the rotors on my 03 Expedition when we found this video.
Works like butter.
Thank you from Tampa!!!!
distantsignal 4 months ago
@distantsignal Glad to help. Thanks
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Like other people said, your video exactly describes my situation this morning, until I searched on YT. Even tried PB Blaster without success...
Thanks a lot!
smokinghull 4 months ago
@smokinghull Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
@ 3:50
Damn! I wasn't expecting that. That baby was on there tight. PB blaster is some good stuff. It has helped me remove some cat converter bolts that I thought were impossible to loosen without breaking.
smoothhoopinal 4 months ago
@smoothhoopinal Thanks.
flatrocktv 3 months ago
awesome totally helped me today!!
baitdog2248 4 months ago
@baitdog2248 Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Had trouble with my rotors today and thought i was never gonna get them off. so i googled "how to remove rusty brake rotors" and the first thing i saw was your video. gonna be honest with you, at first i thought it was just a joke but then i wentto home depot and bought the neccesary hardware and boom i was able to take off my rotors thanks to your video. Thanks a lot dude I really appreciate it.
emoburrito2000 4 months ago
@emoburrito2000 Thanks for your comment
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Awesome video made my night after having a rusted rotor on my brothers mustang,i tried 40dw and a rubber malet,8 hours,i got really frustrated so i finally sprayed it down with 40dw and left it over night and that night i watched this video looking for another solution felt good to watch that rotor owned and i was going to use this option if the overnight 40dw and a hammer yes not a rubber malet but a hammer to the mid circle part got me, my rotor off. Hammer time cant touch this! Props : D
SkillZJV 5 months ago
@SkillZJV Thanks...
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Your video totally captured my progress today on an 07 CR-V, hammer, bigger hammer, heat etc.... Was getting desperate so checked YouTube and was lucky enough to find your vid, it popped straight off, job done! Thanks!
BaldySmurf 5 months ago
@BaldySmurf Cheers
flatrocktv 3 months ago
i owe you a case of beer. thanks for this..
yodjent 5 months ago
@yodjent Southeast PA
flatrocktv 3 months ago
so will this technique work on a 2006 ford f150 as well, pls reply cause i need to change my rotors this weekend....
mazand1982 5 months ago
@mazand1982 YES
flatrocktv 5 months ago
@flatrocktv This also worked on a Mazda Escape. Or is it a Ford Tribute? Anyway, I had to cut one of the nuts in half because there's not enough room for two nuts. Sound's perverted, but it worked. Thanks for the video.
kama96 4 months ago
@kama96 Great tip Thanks
flatrocktv 3 months ago
@mazand1982
Hey Pal; I got a 2003 ford Exp. and the rear rotors were fricking stuck BIG Time ..My wife has fried thoses Bad Mother' s ..I beat the fool out of them until I saw this...YOUR DA BOMB...5 mins and done...Thanks Pal..Scott / Atlanta
sjmikeal 3 months ago
@sjmikeal Thanks glade to help..
flatrocktv 3 months ago
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@mazand1982
Hey Pal; I got a 2003 ford Exp. and the rear rotors were fricking stuck BIG Time ..My wife has fried thoses Bad Mother' s ..I beat the fool out of them until I saw this...YOUR DA BOMB...5 mins and done...Thanks Pal..Scott / Atlanta
sjmikeal 3 months ago
@mazand1982 YES YES YES
flatrocktv 3 months ago
He's my brother, so I may be biased, but his kung fu is terrific!
bbaaggoobboonneess 5 months ago
@bbaaggoobboonneess HAha Thanks
flatrocktv 3 months ago
Awesome, I was just fighting these one a '95 F150, thanks for the hot tip.
charlesdjones1 5 months ago
@charlesdjones1 Glad to help.
flatrocktv 5 months ago
Great tip - many thanks - works a treat.
filmserve 5 months ago
@filmserve Cheers
flatrocktv 5 months ago
your kung fu is strong my friend lol
cricketol 5 months ago
@cricketol Tai Chi Panda Man. Thanks
flatrocktv 5 months ago
You're awesome!!! It wasn't immediate but how many other dummies are there out there like me who didn't release the parking brake?
stevenisapianoist 5 months ago
@stevenisapianoist Yes, the hidden parking brake.
flatrocktv 5 months ago
Excellent trick, saved my ass for sure.
2000Silverado4x4 5 months ago
@2000Silverado4x4 Glad to help
flatrocktv 5 months ago
great movie! love it. will this work on my mercedes ?
northbeachfilms 6 months ago
Nice! Hopefully this will get my '84 F150 un-seized!
epson1boy1 6 months ago
@epson1boy1 Let us know how it worked.
flatrocktv 5 months ago
Awesome, worked like a charm on my 2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited Use 1/2 Coarse thread and just one nut (2 would not fit) but put some lithium grease on the threads. Slightly damage the end of the thread but could remove the nut and used for the other side! Both rotors wen BAM! Was cool!
xtremejeeps 6 months ago
@xtremejeeps Thanks for the comment.
flatrocktv 5 months ago
Patience + tools + sound effects = a job well done!!
jonb1184 6 months ago
@jonb1184 Thanks for the comment.
flatrocktv 6 months ago
It's me again, left comment yesterday indicating I would try method this week. Couldn't wait, bought bolts, nuts washers today and tried this right after I got home from work on my 2008 Toyota Corolla
A-WOW!!!! It worked EXACTLY like on your video!!!!!!!
B- LOUD!!! When rotor popped it off it was really loud!! Scared the crap out of me. But the scare only lasted 2 seconds. Was replaced with ridiculous happiness!
Thanks again :)
VFizz 6 months ago
@VFizz Glad to help out.
flatrocktv 6 months ago
I was just beating on my rotor with a hammer when I decided to come inside and google search "removing rusty rotors" and this came up. genius method! worked like a charm and saved me a real headache. thanks.
shackletainment 6 months ago
@shackletainment Cheers
flatrocktv 6 months ago
LOVE THIS VIDEO!
Very excellent method for removing rusted rotor. I will try this on my own car this week.
THANKS
VFizz 6 months ago
@VFizz Thanks
flatrocktv 6 months ago
omg i was going nuts trying to get it out for three days now. last night i thought id check online again and found this vid. quick trip to lowes and got the screws. had to get a smaller size for the hyundai. it worked like a charm!!!! 20 min and it was out! get us ur address and we will start shipping beers to ya!!
hhiryu 6 months ago
@hhiryu West PA south east of Pittsburgh. Cheers
flatrocktv 6 months ago
And I agree, if I knew you and saw you at the bar, I would buy you a drink.
bigpapahades 6 months ago
@bigpapahades I hang around the south east area below Pittsburgh, PA
flatrocktv 6 months ago
GREAT GREAT VIDEO. Ive been fighting with my rear breaks forever now. This helps a bunch. And the anti seize on the hub is great advise.
bigpapahades 6 months ago
@bigpapahades Thanks glad to help.
flatrocktv 6 months ago
Thanks for the tip, after a couple hours or extreme frustration trying to get rusted rotors off I found this video and in no time at all I had the job done and stress free
thanks again
TheWaterdog15 7 months ago
@TheWaterdog15 Cheers
flatrocktv 6 months ago
I have a Dodge 2500 with huge front rotors..after 50 whacks with the sledge..NOTHING. I used you method and had them off in 5 minutes...SAVED MY ASS and BACK!!
medic001465 7 months ago
@medic001465 Glad to help.
flatrocktv 6 months ago
We used 2 stainless steel bolts and nuts and got the rotors of our Ford Explorer by screwing them in from the back, make sure that the bolts are long enough, makes a real loud noise. This was a terrific idea!!! Thanks so much!!! No banging and don't need heat, just the nuts, bolts, washers, and a lot of screwing and unscrewing. The old rotors were on for 16 years!!!!!!
shinyfire5016 7 months ago
@shinyfire5016 Wow... 16 years you did good or suffered longtime. Cheers
flatrocktv 6 months ago
Man, this video saved my Saturday afternoon. My brother and I pounded on the rotors on my 03 Ford Escape, but they wouldn't budge. I was losing faith until I checked out this video. I used less washes but the bolts worked. 1st took 2 hrs, the second side using bolts 1/2 hr. Awesome!!!
BIZLATLV1 7 months ago
@BIZLATLV1 thanks for the comment
flatrocktv 6 months ago
I accidentally broke my stuck rotor free. My rotors were completely frozen. I gave up trying to pull them and decided to put the wheels on, go to the store and buy bolts to try this. I forgot to put one of the wheels on (duh) and released the jack. When I relealized this, I quickly jacked it up and looked for damage. No damage at all, but I noticed the rotor was cleanly broken free. I then went ahead and tried it on the other side and that broke free as well!
jjenson2006 7 months ago
@jjenson2006 Nice.. Lucky you!
flatrocktv 6 months ago
Woo! This worked! Thanks man!
Bronx11 7 months ago
@Bronx11 Cool
flatrocktv 6 months ago
I just spent the whole Memorial day holiday beating on rear rotors for a 2007 Aspen.
My wife gave me plenty of dirty looks as I Banged on her 40+thousand dollar car and kept reassuring her I knew what I was doing. Finally I threw in the towel, replaced the pads only and told her the rotors could wait for the next brake job. I only wish Google had listed this higher in the ratings so I would have found it earlier today. Now I will sneak out tomorrow and try to finish the job using your method.
MJCPeters 8 months ago
@MJCPeters Thanks for the comment.
flatrocktv 6 months ago
i have a mercury milan and noticed my passenger side makes a lot of rubbing noise when braking im assuming its the rotors and want to uninstall them ..if this method the same way???
MuscleLife23 8 months ago
@MuscleLife23 if it looks the same as on the video then YES.
flatrocktv 6 months ago
Genius idea. Worked perfectly on my 2004 Dodge Ram. Much thanks!!!
jay8833 8 months ago
@jay8833 Cheers
flatrocktv 6 months ago
Thanks for this. I owe you a beer!
supraman97tt 8 months ago
@supraman97tt Pittsburgh, PA . Cheers
flatrocktv 6 months ago
THis is the best video ever made
Sdddude123 8 months ago
@Sdddude123 Well Thanks. WOW!
flatrocktv 6 months ago
thank you, soooo very much!!!
wheelnphonewhore 8 months ago
@wheelnphonewhore Thank you for commenting.
flatrocktv 6 months ago
Dude, i chuckled the first time i saw this video, until i couldn't get my rotor off. a quick trip to lowes and it was off in 3 minutes. if I new who you were I'd buy you a beer, thanks
deano39 8 months ago 9
@deano39 S.E. Pittsburgh, PA
flatrocktv 6 months ago
Just wanted to say this worked great!!! I used this method on a '91 Toyota Camry. I had to use a 3/8" bolt since the 1/2" was too large, also in hindsight since their is less room to work with a 2 1/2" bolt would have worked a little better and made it easier to get the socket wrench in place. But it worked like a charm after spending hours trying other methods. Thanks for sharing this tip!
cbdejavu 8 months ago
@cbdejavu Thanks for commenting. Cheers
flatrocktv 6 months ago
I had to do this after beating on my f150 rotors for about 10 mins and gave up. Once i got them off I sanded the hub a little to remove the rust and then put some anti-seize on the hub, and it worked, I had to take them off when i was doing an axle replacement last summer and they slide right off.
fordfan855 9 months ago
@fordfan855 YES that works in some cases like my '99 Expedition. But on my wife's '03 Expedition it didn't.~ Even though you are right smear a good high temp anti-seize on the metal to metal areas that is in contact with each other. Good advise, Cheers
flatrocktv 9 months ago
HEY bud I have to do rear brakes and bearings on a Saturn Vue awd. Should I go to a pro. ITS A AWD. ummm?
m109r1800 9 months ago
@m109r1800 Remove the rotors yourself and take the rotors in to be pressed. You will save money!
flatrocktv 9 months ago
HEY bud I have to do back brakes and bearings on a Saturn Vue awd. Should I go to a pro. ITS A AWD.
m109r1800 9 months ago
@m109r1800 You Can Do It! ~ If you don't have a press or never done bearings before, remove the rotors and take them to the "pro" for the bearings to be pressed. But do take rotors off yourself. The pro will just beat it off with a Big Hammer for an hour or two and charge you for it. Also do inspect the bearings some are held in with a spanning ring that needs to be removed. Some get so hot and become welded. The "pro " with a press can press both rotors in 30 minutes. costing you (> $25.)
flatrocktv 9 months ago
@m109r1800 Remove the rotors yourself and take the rotors in to be pressed. You will save money!
flatrocktv 9 months ago
You just gave me hope... I have a 2004 Expedition and myself and two others couldn't do it... Now I'm going to try this tomorrow morning and let you know what the results are...
littlekirk83 9 months ago
@littlekirk83 Tell us how it went. Cheers
flatrocktv 9 months ago
@flatrocktv LIFE SAVER!!! Be sure to use the Grade 8 bolts!!! Thank you!!! Best feeling of accomplishment hearing that sound...
littlekirk83 9 months ago
@littlekirk83 You are So right. (grade#8 and that sound) Cheers
flatrocktv 9 months ago
Thanks for the help.
Hubbs3of6 9 months ago
@Hubbs3of6 Hope all went well.
flatrocktv 9 months ago
Nice
1001erickp 9 months ago
@1001erickp Thanks
flatrocktv 9 months ago
Thank you, for exellent DIY
tanner02480 9 months ago
@tanner02480 You are very welcome.
flatrocktv 9 months ago
Thank you sir, I used this method on my 1999 Hyundai, took 2 sets of bolts, but i could only run a 3/8 bolt and nut setup! Yet non the less it worked, and worked better than just hittin the rotor till they shattered!
Thanks!
tibbyman88 9 months ago
@tibbyman88 Great, You're right smaller cars use smaller bolts. Cheers
flatrocktv 9 months ago
Man i just want to say thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! i was having a hard time until i watched your video. Work very nice thank u.
usedgarar 10 months ago
@usedgarar Perfect
flatrocktv 9 months ago
Very nice! Used it last night and it worked great. Thanks!
coque2015 10 months ago
@coque2015 Cheers
flatrocktv 9 months ago
thanks wont work with my old truck but will remember it for the future
jasongilmou 10 months ago