The original post states tools needed but omits reference to the C-clamp seen later in the photos to press the piston in. What size is needed because my 2-1/2" clamp is way to small...?
Originally Posted by
westcoaststyle
Those screws are very common so don't worry about messing them up. If you ABSOLUTELY can't get them off, you can drill the heads off the top (~1/8") so you can get the rotors off. Then you'll have a pretty good shot at them with some vice grips and pb blaster. They can be very tough to get off...
Do NOT spend too much time and effort on these freaking do nothing screws. If they won't come off with what you have, get a drill bit just a little smaller than the screw head and wipe it out. The disc will just come off. I found that the screw fuses to the disk from corrosion. If you want to you can use plyers and remove the stub left behind, though in may case my fingers spun them out. This sounds drastic but it is not and hurts nothing. The wheel holds the disc in place, the screws make assembly line production easier. REPEAT: The screws do nothing of consequence and can easily be drilled out!
Originally Posted by
HighLife
I went to pepboys and they said they can do it for 15$....thats pretty cheap and kinda makes me wonder. Is there something wrong with getting them turned down by pepboys? hahaha
No, in fact it is a very good idea to use PepBoys/Kragen/other with service bays to resurface in spec off-vehicle rotors for $10-15 each. Both sell new blanks for $20 or $28ea. that are good quality and come with a one or two year warranty, so keep that in mind as well. I have used them for ten years and highly recommend them.