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Topic: front rotor problems rotor problems

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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front rotor problems rotor problems

Posted: 11/26/07 8:53pm Message 1 of 5
frstvette
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Ok I drill out the rivets took the large nut off and took off the rotor and hub and got the rotor off but I can not get the the rivits out of the the wheel hub. I have tried to knock them out they will not budge. I have used pb nothing. I have to be real careful because I do not want to damage the hub that fits next to the rotor. any sugestions?


  
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front rotor problems rotor problems

Posted: 11/26/07 8:55pm Message 2 of 5
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DO you have any room to use a bigger drill bit? 


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front rotor problems rotor problems

Posted: 11/26/07 8:59pm Message 3 of 5
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well I would have to drill it from the other side closes to the caliper the drill seems to slide because my drill does not start of slow. It just goes from stop to fast  


  

front rotor problems rotor problems

Posted: 11/27/07 11:48am Message 4 of 5
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The rivets will be swedged in the holes of the hub. This happens when they are peened by the huge machine at the factory...it tends to swell the center part of the rivets. I would suggest you grind the rivets flush with the hub on both sides, then center punch them, and drill the centers out. Once you have the center of the rivet drilled, they will come out with a punch fairly easily.
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front rotor problems rotor problems

Posted: 11/27/07 10:40pm Message 5 of 5
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Thanks a lot adams. I took it to a shop and got them knocked out. I will take the rotor and hub tomorrow and get them drilled and knocked out.


  

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