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Re: Rotors (removal)

To: "Jessica" <windsurfer@mindspring.com>,
Subject: Re: Rotors (removal)
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 16:42:29 -0500
A crowbar. Put the rotor in a vice and use a crowbar to separate each side
evenly and eventually it'll come off.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jessica" <windsurfer@mindspring.com>
To: "Datsun-Roadsters List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 4:18 PM
Subject: Rotors (removal)


> Hi-
>
> Well I went to replace the rotors today and as usual I am working
carefully.
> I loosened the lugs, jacked up front of car, put it on jack stands.
Removed
> lugs, tire/rim. Removed the dust cover from the spindle, removed cotter
pin
> and nut.   Loosened and removed the two bolts holding the brake caliper
> assembly on. Pulled the hub/rotor assembly off of the spindle. I then
placed
> the hub/rotor in a vise using special inserts to protect the rotor from
the
> vise jaws. I then removed the four bolts holding the rotor to the hub.
>
> Now I am stuck??  Any suggestions how to separate the hub from the rotor?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ivin
>
> PS.  Also began to re-attach my exhaust manifold (header) that I purchased
a
> while back.  I haven't tighten it up all the way yet but it appears that
the
> bottom end will just touch the oil pan.  Should that happen?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> I'm learning and loving every minute of it.
>
> Ivin

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