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Old 05-01-2010 | 08:06 AM
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I am in the process of trying to replace my front speed sensor and cant get the rotor off. I noticed there are a couple of threaded holes on the rotor. Are those there to helo remove the rotor? If so does anyone know what size they are?

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Old 05-01-2010 | 09:46 AM
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The threaded bolts holes are for installing bolts to "help" remove the rotor. Usually a few good smacks with a decent sized ballpeen hammer between the studs gets them off. If you have to use the bolts to remove the rotor, do it a bit at a time. I've seen rotors split/crack around those holes. Being an '07 I wouldn't think it would be rusted on that badly!?
Sorry, I'm not sure what the size bolts will fit (8x1.25 or something?)
 
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Old 05-01-2010 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Anaudiophile
The threaded bolts holes are for installing bolts to "help" remove the rotor. Usually a few good smacks with a decent sized ballpeen hammer between the studs gets them off. If you have to use the bolts to remove the rotor, do it a bit at a time. I've seen rotors split/crack around those holes. Being an '07 I wouldn't think it would be rusted on that badly!?
Sorry, I'm not sure what the size bolts will fit (8x1.25 or something?)

I'll try hitting it again. I probably need to but more muscle into it. I was afraid I was missing someting obvious that was holding it on so I didn't want to hit it to hard. Thanks for the help!!
 
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Old 05-01-2010 | 04:04 PM
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there is torx screw t30 holding it to the wheel hub
 
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Old 05-01-2010 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by xpeder
there is torx screw t30 holding it to the wheel hub

Wheres that at? Is it on the front of the rotor??
 
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Old 05-01-2010 | 08:15 PM
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I think if it is the new body style it has the torx bolt?
 
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Old 05-01-2010 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by acnas
I think if it is the new body style it has the torx bolt?

That makes me feel better, I looked for some kind of fastener holding that rotor on there. I got a bigger hammer, going to try that tommorow. Being that it will be Sunday and most parts stores will be closed I will surely screw something up..
 
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Old 05-02-2010 | 10:45 AM
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Got it off!!! Just needed a bigger hammer. It also helped to turn the wheel to give me more room to swing.

Thanks for all the replies!
 
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