EASY WAY TO REMOVE A STUCK ROTOR

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Tripods Garage

Tripods Garage

8 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a rotor that you simply cannot remove? Plus you don't want to risk damaging anything by using a hammer, mallet, or a torch? Well you will be amazed how simple it can be to remove a stuck rotor!
NOTE:
These rotors were shot, and are being replaced. Be sure if you use this method that you are going to be replacing the rotor. If you are keeping the rotor. Make sure that the bolt isn’t in contact with the pad surface of the rotor. If the bolt is in contact of the pad surface of the rotor, use something between the bolt and the rotor to protect the rotor surface.
#stuckrotor #brakeservice #brakesystems #brakerotors
Disclaimer - This is an instructional video only - I assume no responsibility if you do not become a pro after watching this video. This video is for learning purposes only, you are following the steps in this video at your own risk!
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@davidmartin8577
@davidmartin8577 3 ай бұрын
Best thing I've learned from the internet in 2024, if not ever. Popped right off. Awesome, you rock!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
That is amazing! So glad that my video was able to help you. This nut and bolt is was the best $2.00 I ever spent when replacing brakes.
@deermeetings
@deermeetings Ай бұрын
Thank You Very much for this info. I have been beating on a rotor for 30 minutes straight with a 5 lbs. hammer and did not move. Tried your nut and bolt trick. Less then 1 minute it was off. Took longer to find the nut and bolt... Nut and bolt now has been add to the tool box. You are the man!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage Ай бұрын
So happy that I can help! I know the frustration, as I have been there before. Such an easy trick, my nut and bolt has its special spot next the the 10mm! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@c0y0te80
@c0y0te80 4 күн бұрын
My story exactly! Thank you so much for this extremely useful tip.
@oneturnatatime6309
@oneturnatatime6309 Ай бұрын
I was smacking my rotors for like 3 hours,so glad I found your video. I used a small bolt and nut initially and broke it and was stucked in there so I end up cutting it with a hack saw. I then used the bigger bolt and nut 12 mm and it came out easy. Thanks a lot and a new subscriber to your channel 👌
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 12 күн бұрын
So happy this worked for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@carolyoungdale6500
@carolyoungdale6500 2 ай бұрын
Agreed - this works totally great!! After about 30 minutes of pounding with a hammer - we happened on this suggestion and had the rotor off in about 5 minutes!! Thanks so much!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage Ай бұрын
That is awesome! Wish I would have known this 12yrs ago when I did my first brake job. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Non-Artificial-Intelligence
@Non-Artificial-Intelligence 2 ай бұрын
WOW!! I just spent a couple hours with penetrating oil, a torch and a hammer. Glad I decided to see if there was someone ingenious out there to help! THANKS!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage Ай бұрын
Yeah! I was there a number of years ago as well. That nut and bolt has seen dozens of brake jobs since. Glad this trick was able to help you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@ryanparimi7844
@ryanparimi7844 6 сағат бұрын
Worked like a charm on my 2016 Mustang. Thank you so much!
@photo_shots973
@photo_shots973 3 ай бұрын
All them other videos are just noise. You’re the truth, Boss! Just made this family mans day that much better. Appreciate you!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
Many thanks! Just wanted it short and to the point 👍. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@joeh6407
@joeh6407 3 ай бұрын
After a bunch of wailing I found your video! Working great!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
So glad the video can help people! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@user-lf3ue6gp8o
@user-lf3ue6gp8o 7 сағат бұрын
Brilliant! Worked great!
@lesterli3043
@lesterli3043 Ай бұрын
I spent 2 hrs hammering got nothing, this method took me 30seconds, you are genius😂😂😂
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 12 күн бұрын
Nice! So glad it worked for you!
@thedude7194
@thedude7194 Ай бұрын
Broo u saved my day. Will always remember this. Thanks so much
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 12 күн бұрын
Awesome! Hope you have a special place for the nut and bolt?
@dhdhdhss
@dhdhdhss 3 ай бұрын
Great tip! Saved me a lot of time. Thanks.
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@SloDwn1135
@SloDwn1135 Ай бұрын
I do this with bolts both bracket holes at the same time and I seldom have to turn the rotor to break it fully free. My issue is my bolts mar so it’s hard to put the nuts on them to reuse. I guess I’ll have to look for harder ones.
@Joshua-uc2xu
@Joshua-uc2xu 26 күн бұрын
NEW SUBSCRIBER!! Thanks a million!!!! Great video!!! The holes for the bolts were stripped then I found your video!!! You’re the best man!!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 12 күн бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and the sub!
@therealchayd
@therealchayd 4 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea! And there's me smashing away with a hammer thinking I'd never get the 🤬 thing off. Will definitely try this - thanks for posting!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I wish I knew of this trick 7 years ago when I had a stuck rotor on our Ford Focus. Now this nut and bolt has its own dedicated storage bin 😂. Remember you are pushing against another surface and using force. Will this cause anymore damage than smashing away with a big hammer, or using a torch? I cannot answer that. All I know is I have been using this method for 6 years now with no issues. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@therealchayd
@therealchayd 4 ай бұрын
@@TripodsGarage Yeah, I think as I want to keep the rotors, I'm going to put a thick chunk of aluminum in front of the bolt so less likely to cause damage, and also try to avoid putting too much lateral force on the caliper mounts, don't want to be replacing the whole axle if I can avoid it 🤣 Thanks again!
@johnhenry9753
@johnhenry9753 24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 16 күн бұрын
Absolutely! That nut and bolt have a dedicated spot in my garage, right next to the 10mm 😂
@jeromecallahan5131
@jeromecallahan5131 Ай бұрын
Works perfectly. Took me 2 minutes to take the rotor off. A big thank you!!!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 12 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@jaimepadgett3323
@jaimepadgett3323 2 ай бұрын
Oh my God that was awesome. Totally worked
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage Ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Snowdog216
@Snowdog216 3 ай бұрын
Good info, thanks. DOUBLE CHECK there is no rotor retention screw on the face of the rotor. A few things I learned. I did spray some PB Blaster in the hole for the lug stud where the rotor meets the hub. When I removed the rotor that area was wet so some the PB Blaster did get in there. I let that sit for 1 hour. I bought bolts that were just a little smaller than the caliper bolts (take one to the store with you), and long enough to stick out the back of the caliper bracket 1/2 inch. I think they were 5/8". I bought 2, one for the lower and one for the upper caliper bolt hole. I think that may work better as you are getting force on two points. (who knows, just makes sense). I also put a washer between the nut and the caliper bracket. Just so the nut is not sinking into the caliper bracket hole and all the force is going towards the rotor. Put two lug studs on the front with say 4 turns, just so the rotor does not fall of and hit your foot. or something. So I got both bolts snug and then turned each one 1 turn. Wait say 15 seconds between turns. This gives some time for the force to work the rotor loose. If it is still not coming off, then a few taps with a hammer may jar it loose. In my case turning each bolt worked and the rotor popped loose.
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
All solid advice ☝️👍
@c0y0te80
@c0y0te80 4 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 4 күн бұрын
Many thanks bud! I assume it worked 😉
@wintermartinez529
@wintermartinez529 15 күн бұрын
Brilliant
@slow16wrx_fa20
@slow16wrx_fa20 4 ай бұрын
This may be an “old” trick for some but this video saved my ass! Working on a 2012 Chevy equinox with original rotors ~86k on them, plus it’s rust city lol. I was banging on that rotor for like 2 hours yesterday 😂. Sprayed a couple different penetrating liquids, let sit and then tried this and when I heard the crack/pop, I was celebrating haha. Thanks man!!
@WildCanadianIndustries
@WildCanadianIndustries 4 ай бұрын
It worked for my 03 ram 1500 😅 I don't think the rotors ever been off in 200k with how rusted and stuck on it was
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 4 ай бұрын
Living in the land of rust and corruption “Illinois” this is a must needed trick! I have been doing this for almost 6 years. I have used the same nut and both for at least 6 brakes jobs on our vehicles. Remember you are pushing against another surface and using force. Will this cause anymore damage than smashing away with a big hammer, or using a torch? I cannot answer that. All I know is I have been using this method for 6 years now with no issues. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@aussiemcduck
@aussiemcduck 24 күн бұрын
Good Sir - you are a gentleman and a scholar 🙂
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 12 күн бұрын
Many thanks!
@yenielmercado5468
@yenielmercado5468 23 күн бұрын
You just save me hours of cursing in Spanish 🎉 thank you!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 16 күн бұрын
Glad I could help!
@JeffHollingsworth-qb6xp
@JeffHollingsworth-qb6xp Ай бұрын
You Sir, are my hero 😎 It worked like a charm 👍
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 12 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@Vintauri
@Vintauri 8 ай бұрын
Dangit, now i dont have an excuse to pay someone else crazy rates to pop off those seized rotors! Got to love living in the rust belt!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 8 ай бұрын
Yes The Land of Rust and Corruption (Illinois) has done a number on our vehicles! Every process has its own risks, beating it with a hammer, a torch, or even this method. Each has its own risk of possibly causing some damage to remove stubborn rusty parts!. Just a matter which one might have the least amount of impact! Thanks for watching fellow rust belt neighbor 👍
@IlanLCD
@IlanLCD 3 ай бұрын
I was trying all other methods out there, failed. I found your video and you saved me. If you ever come to Israel let me know, I will buy you a 🍺
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
That is amazing! If I come to Israel, I will take you up on the adult frosty beverage!
@otking9390
@otking9390 3 ай бұрын
This video is ready to save my ass tomorrow. Damn damn if the weather wasn’t bad, I would do it. 😅
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
I have a special bin for my rotor but and bolt! Could be just as valuable as that 10mm 🤔. It takes me longer to get the tools and parts out, than to do the job. Hopefully that rotor pops right off 👍
@frankthetank1912
@frankthetank1912 3 ай бұрын
NIce tip!! Although I do love any chance to go bezerk with a sledge. 🤣
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 3 ай бұрын
You really have a point! It is like a rage room in your driveway :-)
@enochedgerle2905
@enochedgerle2905 Ай бұрын
Thank you, you just saved me beating my head against the wall!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage Ай бұрын
So happy this little tip helped! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@that.unknown
@that.unknown 2 ай бұрын
what's the length and diameter of bolt? Please do you have a link for it?
@charlesstiens5629
@charlesstiens5629 Ай бұрын
1/2” diameter and about 5.25” in length
@lesterli3043
@lesterli3043 Ай бұрын
I am using 3/8 with 2" length, I feel 7/16 is better but depends on your hole size of the hub
@anathamon
@anathamon 2 ай бұрын
Thinking with your brain on this one
@Firstleaker
@Firstleaker 8 ай бұрын
Wow! What a time saver! Where rainbows come out of the butts of unicorns 😂😂 Where do you find these clips 😂
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, my Ford Focus gave me trouble a number of years ago. This saved a lot of time. Took a while to find that clip 😂
@leo8497
@leo8497 2 ай бұрын
What size bolt?
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 2 ай бұрын
Bolt length is 3in, diameter is 0.47in, 19mm head
@noeezyfluff
@noeezyfluff 23 күн бұрын
Oh my god, I wish I found this video 2 hours ago…. Let’s hope this works!
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 16 күн бұрын
Did it work?
@noeezyfluff
@noeezyfluff 16 күн бұрын
@@TripodsGaragethanks for checking! Somehow I didn’t have a nut & bolt so I went to get one and my rotor was so completely rusted and seized up that it bent the bolt! It surely must’ve loosened it up at least a little because another hour of wailing on it and it came off 😅
@OldCurmudgeon3DP
@OldCurmudgeon3DP 8 ай бұрын
Great tip, John. Do we assume the bolt isn't hitting the brake surface and it's pushing on the rough casting closer to the center? As another KZfaqr once said... If brute force isn't working, you're not using enough of it.🤡 Seriously tho, I'd probably also bop the opposite side w/ the mallet while applying the bolt method. Shock/impact therapy can add to the mix sometimes.
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 8 ай бұрын
There is a note in the description. NOTE: These rotors were shot, and are being replaced. Be sure if you use this method that you are going to be replacing the rotor. If you are keeping the rotor. Make sure that the bolt isn’t in contact with the pad surface of the rotor. If the bolt is in contact of the pad surface of the rotor, use something between the bolt and the rotor to protect the rotor surface. Yes! Brute force! Something tells me if I have to use brute force on something, something else will be affected in the surrounding area 🤔. That is why I have always been against it. After the first time with the ratchet, there was a pop. At that time of the pop, hitting it with the mallet most likely would have broke the rotor off. Great suggestion 👍
@OldCurmudgeon3DP
@OldCurmudgeon3DP 8 ай бұрын
@@TripodsGarage what? I was supposed to read the description? 🤡😜
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 8 ай бұрын
@@OldCurmudgeon3DP - That is why I personally delivered the description to you 😂😂
@bruceyoung1343
@bruceyoung1343 8 ай бұрын
Pretty tricky
@dunduff
@dunduff 2 ай бұрын
Thought we were onto a winner .... but afraid not ...bolt punched a hole right through the disc.. Hub and disc rusted together and nothing is going to separate them.
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 2 ай бұрын
On no! Never seen one that was that seized 😞
@user-bo2kc6kh4l
@user-bo2kc6kh4l 5 күн бұрын
Mine too. Thougt it was moving but it was bending the ear!
@philipcbarrera1537
@philipcbarrera1537 8 ай бұрын
This procedure is nothing new. But this can crack the structure. It does not work all the time.
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 8 ай бұрын
Correct! It absolutely isn’t new. I have seen people use impacts while doing this 🤨! I would rather take the slow approach, back it off and turn the rotor. It can crack the structure, just like beating it with a mallet or hammer. That is also why I had the warning at the beginning of the video, and in the description. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Bikelif-fu9ms
@Bikelif-fu9ms 8 күн бұрын
I went thru two screws heading to part store at 6:30 am this mf coming off today
@woodwaker1
@woodwaker1 8 ай бұрын
Were rainbows harmed in the making of this video?
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 8 ай бұрын
Rainbows were not harmed, the unicorns are still questionable 🤨
@TravisNorton-zg1pk
@TravisNorton-zg1pk 16 күн бұрын
Hi! I’d you’re like me and you’ve come to look for ‘how to remove stubborn REAR Rotors’ and this (awesome) video STILL didn’t help: make sure the ‘emergency brake’ is disengaged! Because that emergency brake is holding onto the rotor for dear life, so make sure you have blocking under the other wheels so it doesn’t roll, and disengage the emergency brakes. 😂
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 16 күн бұрын
SOLID POINT! Yeah! I have those emergency brakes for my F150 in the rear. They are basically a drum brake, and use the inside of the rotors. I could definitely see that happening. Glad you were able to figure it out!
@jakefromstatefarm8545
@jakefromstatefarm8545 8 ай бұрын
I prefer a hammer to remind me how much I hate myself.
@Firstleaker
@Firstleaker 8 ай бұрын
I don’t want my neighbors to miss out on me beating my crappy car! It is like a rage room 😂
@chuckgood3972
@chuckgood3972 2 ай бұрын
😂
@WildCanadianIndustries
@WildCanadianIndustries 4 ай бұрын
You smart SOB. You saved my ass tonight lol 🫣 I don't think the rotors ever been changed on this 20 yr old truck
@TripodsGarage
@TripodsGarage 4 ай бұрын
This method has been my goto for 6 years! This will also work with stuck wheel bearings! Will this cause anymore damage than smashing away with a big hammer, or using a torch? I cannot answer that. All I know is I have been using this method for 6 years now with no issues. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
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