Brake rotors

Tiny
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I am trying to remove the rotors to have them turned but it has a toothed nut which looks like an inverted torque. I was wondering if anyone knew the size of the tool I need to remove this toothed nut and how to remove them?
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010 AT 8:28 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Once the caliper is off there is a bolt hole with threads that will force the rotor off once the bolt is inserted and tightened. Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps with a diagram below to show on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Use a 8mm 1.5 thread should work. This video shows how to remove e stuck drum you can use the same methods

https://youtu.be/UV0kfP17Co0

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, November 5th, 2010 AT 9:28 AM
Tiny
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I need help on removing the rear rotor on my toyota sienna
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi jegaudette,

Here are the procedures

DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC

a.Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.
HINT: Ã Â Â
Align matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
à  Â
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_RearBRakeComp09SiennaFig19_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_RearBRakeComp09SiennaFig18a_1.jpg



If rotor is stuck, use 2 pcs of 8 X 1.25 ( m8 ) bolt to slowly tighten into the red dots in diagram to pull the rotor out. Ensure both bolts are turned in evenly ands avoid excessive force.

After installation, the park brake shoes have to be adjusted.

ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE

a.Temporarily install the hub nuts.
b.Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand the shoes until the disc locks.
c.Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate smoothly.
Standard: Return 8 notches

d.Check that the brake disc rotates smoothly.
e.Install the hole plug.

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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I am going to replace my front brakes, but am wondering if anyone knows if there is a locking nut on the rotor that needs to be removed before the rotor can be removed.
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Non that I am aware off. There may be a spring washer on one or two wheel studs if so simply remove and discard. These where only on to keep the rotor on during assembly.
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Tiny
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How do I collapse the parking brake so I can remove the disc with the internal parking brake drum?
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Remove plug from the disc to access the parking brake shoe adjuster


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_2242.jpg

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How do I replace front rotors on 2005 Toyota sienna?
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
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Take the caliper off and the rotor should pull straight off the wheel studs. Sometimes rust can build up between the rotor and the hub, making it difficult.
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
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Need to know how to change the front & back brakes. I have changed disc brakes on my maxima. Is there much difference or anything I need to do diffrent as it has ABS?

Thanks in advance.
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My disc brakes started grinding at 29.000 mi and I was told car needed both disc pads and new discs. Is this unusual at 30,000 miles? The newly replaced discs & pads are grinding every time I start the car at first. Should I bring back to service again?
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That seems short. Mine (2004) lasted till 65K with a laid-back driving style. However, when the pads were replaced, there was visible uneven wear between left and right sides of the brakes; which could have shortened the life of the pads.

The repair shop said that the unevenness was not serious. Replacing the hardware kit and brake fluid should help. If not, the next step would be replacing the brake calipers.
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How do I remove the rotor? I removed the tire, brake pads, califer, th.E only thing left is the rotor but it is tight
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Tiny
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Hello,

Look arounf the lug studs, if they are original rotors most have a retaining Spring on 2 of the Studs.

If no retaining springs look around face of rotor for 2 maybe 3 Philips Head Screws, they will need to be removed in order to remove rotors.

If neither of the above spray around center hub and with hammer strike the face of the rotor in different areas. Make take some good hard strikes to break the rust loose.

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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
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I have 2004 Toyota Sienna front wheel drive, I have the same problem. I cannot remove the old rear rotor from axle. As per the previous discussion I understand, it has a lock. The rotor has a hole and it was covered with rubber cap. I removed the rubber now I could see inside. I checked there are four cog/gear instead rotor. They all on different position makes letter †X’ (2, 4, 8 and 10 o’clock).

Can somebody paste picture or video to help me how to un-screw and remove the rotor. I tried a lot, but could not succeed. It is very difficult the insert any screw driver inside the rotor via hole (hole is small). Which type of screw-driver should be used? I don’t think it could be possible with common screw drive. Common screw does not contain same number of teeth as cog has.
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If rotor after caliper is removed it pulls off. If drum then maybe nesessary to remove plug in backing plat and use screwdriver to backoff star adjuster
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What is the position of star adjuster when you are facing to drum. Is star teeth facing to you in vertical position like to see car's tire from back or front?

How to search by moving drum? In which position I have to bring drum hole in order to see the star adjuster?
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Tiny
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12o, clock
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Sunday, September 29th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks dear, it is exactly on 6 O'clock position.
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Must have watch on upside down
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