After spraying & waiting, hammering on the front/sides/back could not dislodge the front rotor. Looked in the manual for help and really nothing popped out. There are no retainers on the studs. Do I just keep hammering from the back?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

I'm getting ready to change out my rotors this weekend. I'm hoping I don't run into the same problem. Did you remove the retainers on the studs?

 

You need a zip gun/air hammer ....whatever you want to call it. Use a flat faced bit and hammer around the face of the rotor...around the wheel studs. It will pop loose eventually from the vibration.....or continue beating the crap out of it with a hammer and ruin the rotor and possibly a hub bearing. Good luck!!

 

Remove the retainers, Get a block of wood instead of beating the rotor to death and your eardrums as well. Mini sledge or an air hammer.

 

There are/were no retainers on the studs when I took the wheel off. Sorry to have mis-stated this earlier.

Thanks for the help.

 

Pickup two 10mm X 1.25 bolts approximately and inch and a half in lenth, and there should be two tapped holes between the wheel studs they'll fit into. Tighten evenly, 1/4-1/2 turn at a time. They should come right off without any significant beating. Worked like a champ for me after trying the hammer-and-hardwood approach with no success.

 

Sorted every out and I was able to complete the brake work. NAPA's Ultra Premium Rotors & Pads - Nearly 9,000 miles since installation and the H3 stops really great. I would recommend this setup for your H3.

 

I had same problem i used a sledge hammer i didnt have to go to the gym for a week

 

If, for some reason, you can't use this prefered method, you can also thread your caliper bolts back into their holes with the caliper off, and apply pressure to the rotor in the same fashion.

 

Centric metallic pads work great on the H3 and if you mess up your rotors, don't be afraid to use their's too.