...yes, that's a technical term.

Anyway, in the trying to get the rotors off right now, but I don't know which way the torx screw/bolt on the rotors is supposed to be turned to loosen it

I always thought they were reverse threaded, but I guess they may not be? Anyone, anyone?

 

Those are righty-tighty, lefty-loosey just like normal.

 

Thanks PARTSMAN109

Next question...after removing the torx screw/bolt...the rotor isn't attached in any other way, correct? Damn thing is stuck on there ...

Any recommendations on getting it off?

 

The rotor has a tendency to rust to the hub. First take some sandpaper and shine up the hub protrusion. Then using a soft mallet or block of wood and a hammer, tap along the outer diameter of the rotor from the inside while turning it. This usually gets the thing off. Make sure to clean the hub (and rotor if you are reusing it) mating surfaces before reassembly.

 

Yeah, I eventually got it...just needed a bigger hammer...or rubber mallet

 

Once off, I suggest you rub just a little bit of anti-seize compound around the hub mating surface before you put the new rotor on. It will work as an anti rust and make this task easier next time. Don't over due it - you dont want any ti find its way onto the brakes.

Wes

 

So this has been the brake job from hell ...

Got to the final wheel today (passenger front), and the rotor retention screw was stripped . Super. Needless to say, I don't have the proper tools to deal with that, so I put it all back together again, and tomorrow I get to take a trip to a mechanic and see if they can get it removed for me, then I can finish this brake job from hell tomorrow night...

 

I dealt with those on my VW's. All it helps is to keep the rotor lined up with the hub when you put the wheel on. If you break it off, you don't need them.

If the head didn't snap off, crank the wheels, so you can access the back of the hub easier. You'll be able to see the backside of the threads where it is taped thru the hub. Blast the hole with PB blaster, and let it soak. You can then use an easy out on the head.

As mentioned, apply anti-seize to the hub around the rotor, and on the alignment screw.

Dave.