stripped rotor bolt

[TimbyMaTombo]

In trying to get the rotor off my car, I found that it is somewhat rusted into place, over torqued, and stripped. I tried undoing it but stripped it further so I tried slotting it with a dremel and using a flathead screwdriver but I don't have any wide enough. The rotor needs to be replaced so I'm not worried about messing it up.

What should I do? Go see if Wal-mart has that drill bit thing for stripped screws?

Thanks,
Peter

[travish325]

either that or drill it out

[FLG]

Just drill it out

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[IronFreak]

......Walmart?


Try a hardware or auto parts store before spending any money on tools from walmart.

[jlevie]

Use a drill slightly larger than the body size of the screw to drill the head off. That lets you get the rotor off and leaves enough of the remains to grab with vice grips. Soaking the screw with PBlaster fo a day or so will help in removal. Use anti-sieze on the new screw.

[Earendil]

Also of note, that little screw is a convenience. It does not keep the rotors in place during operation, the wheel lugs do that.

[travish325]

either that or drill it out

Just drill it out

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Use a drill slightly larger than the body size of the screw to drill the head off. That lets you get the rotor off and leaves enough of the remains to grab with vice grips. Soaking the screw with PBlaster fo a day or so will help in removal. Use anti-sieze on the new screw.

Lol

[FLG]

Also of note, that little screw is a convenience. It does not keep the rotors in place during operation, the wheel lugs do that.

Yep but if your not running studs you'll appreciate that convenience lol

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[318isnages]

using a centre punch usually works to undo it that little bit, hitting it on a angle on the outer section

[ForcedFirebird]

When rusted in, I often will hammer a larger Torx into it and use a small battery impact to pull them - if that fails, use Jim's advice.

Also of note, that little screw is a convenience. It does not keep the rotors in place during operation, the wheel lugs do that.

I keep them in stock, just for when customers like you come in. I hate trying to line up the rotor/wheel when using the OEM lug bolts. They are less than $2 each - you guys can't really be that cheap.

[TimbyMaTombo]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I won't be able to do anything until Friday due to school, but I liberally applied PB Blaster and will do so again tomorrow night and try drilling it out Friday.

Only reason I said Wal-mart is because I live across the street from one. I don't do my tool shopping there, don't worry... I usually get stuff from Ace but went to Harbor Freight for the first time today to get a ball joint separator. Worked amazingly but startled me the first time with the loud pop when it came undone.

Peter

[Earendil]

Worked amazingly but startled me the first time with the loud pop when it came undone.

That's got to be one of the best shade tree mechanic moments, especially when working solo:

"#%^*!!! Was it supposed to do that?!?!"

[Roysneon]

When rusted in, I often will hammer a larger Torx into it and use a small battery impact to pull them - if that fails, use Jim's advice.



I keep them in stock, just for when customers like you come in. I hate trying to line up the rotor/wheel when using the OEM lug bolts. They are less than $2 each - you guys can't really be that cheap.

I don't think he's advocating not using them, just putting it out there. The reason they are there is so that the holes in the rotor remain lined up with the holes in the hub.

[Earendil]

I keep them in stock, just for when customers like you come in. I hate trying to line up the rotor/wheel when using the OEM lug bolts. They are less than $2 each - you guys can't really be that cheap.

Can't be that cheap? Are you new here? :D

But in all seriousness, my point was that the OP shouldn't worry about damaging it. He can bugger the thing up, and be okay driving to pick up the part, or waiting 3-5 days to have a new one shipped.

That said, I do not have them on the back of my car for two reasons:
1) The E-Brake holds the rotors on just fine.
2) I'm a forgetful sob.

[ForcedFirebird]

Can't be that cheap? Are you new here? :D

But in all seriousness, my point was that the OP shouldn't worry about damaging it. He can bugger the thing up, and be okay driving to pick up the part, or waiting 3-5 days to have a new one shipped.

That said, I do not have them on the back of my car for two reasons:
1) The E-Brake holds the rotors on just fine.
2) I'm a forgetful sob.

Yup, just signed up ;)

Still, it's a peeve of mine, therefore, there's a bag of part number 34111123072 in my drawer ROFL.

Yes, I own an e30, therefore, my track wheels are XXR :D