Hey guys,

I understand that there are already a few threads regarding this topic, but none of them answered my question. Rather reviving a 2 year old topic, I figured it would be best to start a new thread...

I am replacing the front rotors on my 94 GSR, and it appears that the two philip head screws are seized. I understand that a pneumatic impact driver is best to remove these, but I do not own a compressor. Rather than trying to un-torque these with a regular scredriver (and most likley stripping or breaking them), I am wondering if a 'Yankee Screwdriver' (push-style) would do the trick:
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/06/...ewdriver-s.jpg

Thoughts? Is this just a bad idea from the get-go?


Cheers!
Trizoy

 

You will not be able to generate enough torque with that type of screwdriver. There must be some auto parts store near you who will rent you a driver and compressor for the half-day it will take to swap the rotors.

It's really one of those situations where the trouble and strife of trying to engineer a solution isn't worth the expense of renting the proper tool.

 

Thanks, TheOtherDave.

That is an option that hadn't even crossed my mind, and one that sounds better overall.

Cheers!
Trizoy

 

I just used a large phillips driver and a hammer.

 

drill them out with a hardened bit.

 

Thats what I ended up doing on my friends car. Although hers were already stripped.

 

Drill the heads off and the rotor comes right off. No need to replace the screws.

 

I need to do the brakes on my 99 LS for the first time. When i take out the screws that hold the rotor on, I don't need to replace them? What are they there for?

 

replacing them is up to you, they're there mainly for assembly purposes at the factory when they build your car.

 

Just to correct some information here, this type of impact driver works just fine. An air compressor is not required.