Rotor Removal - Honda Prelude Forum

envisioninged · 04-26-2011, 04:21 PM

Can you damage the wheel bearing when pounding on an impact screwdriver to remove the screws in the rotor that fasten it to the hub?

Kronn 98SH · 04-26-2011, 06:24 PM

I don't think so, but I'd just drill it out.

01lude812 · 04-26-2011, 06:55 PM

doubt it... it took me 20mins for just one side to remove that damn screw.. i even chip the damn impact driver's head while i'm at it too.. i didn't replace the screw after i install new rotors..

ranmaxx2 · 04-26-2011, 11:09 PM

yea just drill it out. Best way

Glaucus · 05-02-2011, 10:12 PM

One more vote for the drill option.

Hanly3 · 07-09-2011, 02:42 PM

I hit the impact driver with a 2 pound sledge hammer. Just make sure its on the screw straight. If you can't get it off then drilling it out sounds like a great option.

Shimee · 07-09-2011, 05:03 PM

Jam your tire iron in between the studs to prevent the wheel from turning. Then get a phillips bit and hammer that into the screw. Then take a socket wrench with a bit that fits the phillips and turn. Works every time without compromising the screw.

bouckarooo · 07-09-2011, 10:08 PM

I would try a bit of heat on it and if that didnt work then i would drill out.

usmcmarc · 07-09-2011, 10:49 PM

I drilled mine out...have had no issues.

Asianpoet · 07-10-2011, 07:45 PM

doesnt anybody believe in pb blaster.. prior to starting.. makes things alot easier..
you might still need it, if you use an extractor. which essentially drill it out.