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  • Slicktop_serg
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2011
    • 198

    #1

    Taking rotors off

    What size is the hex head to take off the rotor. I don't want to strip it and be screwed :-?


    91' Alpine II 318is Slick top - Totaled
    89' Lachssilber 325is - :p
  • fronton
    E30 Fanatic
    • Oct 2009
    • 1262

    #2
    I did this last night. I think 5mm. Don't you have a set of hex heads to try fitting before reefing on it? Also, mine came out with about 10lb of pressure at the most. just hit it with PB blaster before trying to take it out. Make sure your ebrake is off or you won't be able to remove the rotor.

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    • Slicktop_serg
      Advanced Member
      • Nov 2011
      • 198

      #3
      I did but the one that fit still had a lil play in it and i awsnt sure if it was going to strip or not are you 100% its 5mm?


      91' Alpine II 318is Slick top - Totaled
      89' Lachssilber 325is - :p

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      • dashboardmonkey
        FUCK YOUR WAFFLES
        • Jun 2008
        • 6158

        #4
        Yes, 5mm
        -Andy

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        • dashboardmonkey
          FUCK YOUR WAFFLES
          • Jun 2008
          • 6158

          #5
          Use a hex tool that attaches to a ratchet. If you use a standard style allen wrench you will likely strip it.
          -Andy

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          • Mastrcruse
            R3V Elite
            • Sep 2005
            • 5340

            #6
            I used an Allen wrench for all four of mine yesterday and with av5 minute soak in pb blaster they came off no problem. 5mm is correct.

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            • Slicktop_serg
              Advanced Member
              • Nov 2011
              • 198

              #7
              Thanks guys got it off with a 5mm, a lil bit of pb and some of that forearm muscle lol ;)


              91' Alpine II 318is Slick top - Totaled
              89' Lachssilber 325is - :p

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              • jlevie
                R3V OG
                • Nov 2006
                • 13530

                #8
                Use anti-seize on the screws when you put the rotors on.
                The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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