I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima. The front rotors need to be replaced, and we're trying to do it ourselves... one of us knows exactly what to do. However, even with the car up on the jack, he is unable to get the leverage he needs to loosen whatever it is that is preventing the rotor from sliding off of the axle. How can we/he get the leverage needed to fix this?
Would it be better to go to the shop and have them do it on the lift? How much should we expect to pay at the shop?
2007-10-28 11:31:04 · 4 answers · asked by lo im ve 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1) The shop won't use the rotors I have already purchased due to them being unable to cover them under warranty... personally I think this is only half-true, as they lose the markup on the new parts.
2) The rotors are incredibly dirty... caked with all sorts of dirt and what not. We had a few different people try at home, 2 of them being certified master technicians.
2007-10-28 11:45:19 · update #1
The brake calipers and caliper brackets must be removed first. Strike the inside of the rotor outward with a heavy dead blow hammer or a five lb. maul as the rotor is being turned by your ( knows exactly what to do ) buddy. Spray around the lug holes with Blaster Solvent. Most likely the rotor is stuck on the wheel bearing flange by rust and corrosion.
Big hint: Before sliding on your new rotors spread a liberal amount of Permatex Never Seize on the inside surface that meets the wheel bearing flange. The rotors will never stick on again. I hope you don't get sucked into buying cheap off-shore $22.00 brake rotors. They aren't worth bolting on your car. Shoot for ceramic brake pads. Forget semi-metallic or full metallic pads as they eat rotors to death and create filthy brake dust on your car wheels.
2007-10-28 11:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the caliper off, try using a hammer on the rotor around the axle hub (don't hit the axle or hub, or the lugs), it may be rusted on.
Is this happening to both sides?
If all else fails, try a different mechanic.
As a rule, I won't install customer bought parts. The only reason being is that I don't know what quality parts they are, and I don't want them coming back in a week pi**ed off because it isn't working right.....:)
Try returning the rotors you bought, and letting the shop purchase them, it may cost a few bucks more, but it's might be worth it in the long run.
2007-10-28 20:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The labour involved in changing brake rotors is relatively low. Its the parts that cost the most. I would go to a shop to get this done. I would think the labour would be 1 to 1.5 hours at the most. The actual cost would depend on the hourly rate at the shop. Where I am, it would probably cost around $75 to have this done.
2007-10-28 18:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by Deasel98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to a shop, if you supply the new rotors usually an hours labor is enough to change the front rotors, obviously your friend has no clue to what he/she is doing.
2007-10-28 18:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋