1989 Chevy Cavalier Front Rotors

Tiny
CHAZZ303
  • MEMBER
  • 1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 240,000 MILES
How do I replace front rotors
Saturday, March 15th, 2008 AT 2:49 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
MERLIN2021
  • MECHANIC
  • 17,250 POSTS
Remove the caliper, then slip the rotor off. If it's stuck a few blows with a hammer will loosen it up.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, March 15th, 2008 AT 2:57 PM
Tiny
ZAMFIRIUS
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
The Caliper is held on with two screws which are set in sleeves. They are either torx or allen headed, depending on the year or part brand. Remove them. The books say you need C-clamps, but they are not necessary.

If the rotor is hard to remove, tap it with a hammer, with moderate power. You may need to hit it harder, if so, put something soft on the end of the hammer as to not damage anything. Once it is off, the rotors should pull straight off. If not, hit it with the hammer. It should come off.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 AT 8:52 PM
Tiny
MERLIN2021
  • MECHANIC
  • 17,250 POSTS
The rotors are not held on by any screws, this isnt a BMW! The calipers are held on by pins ant have these heads. BTW I think this being an old post, the jobs finished by now!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 AT 2:37 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links