71' 240Z rotor is stuck on hub assy.

[MarkDixon]

I finally got my car on the road, but my rotors are warped.

I bought new rotors and pads, but I cannot get my old rotors seperated from the wheel hub assymbly.

I have used PC Blaster and wacked it with a large hammer (using wood blocks) and I cannot get them seperated.

I have removed the 4 bolts that hold the two together.

Has anyone had this problem? What should I do?

Do you think I can have them pressed apart?

My local dealer said to use a bigger hammer.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark

[Victor Laury]

On the blocks just like you have been doing, but this time heat the rotors with a torch. then hit the hub. Use a block of wood between the hub and hammer to keep from marring it.

Heat + PB Blaster + BFH = success

[mlc240z]

i just popped these off saturday. let them soak with PBBlaster for a while.

i used a tapered chisel driven between the back of the studs and the center face of the rotor. tapped slowly and worked around the perimeter of the hub, a little at a time. the chisel acted as a wedge to separate the pieces.

[montoya_fan01]

Sili-Kroil & a B(er)FH

you can get Sili-Kroil through www.kanolabs.com

(PB Blaster is good (stinks though), but Sili-Kroil is better IMO)

[71datsunZ]

I took mine to a mechanic and they used a press and didnt charge me anything

[MarkDixon]

I forgot to mention that I tried the torch. It didn't work either. I guess I'll let it soak in the PC Blaster for a while. If that doesn't work I'll have to find someone to press them out. P.s. I am using a block of wood between the hub and the hammer.

[RIP260Z]

I used the method mlc240z says, with chisels. Worked easily, give it a go.

[MarkDixon]

Thanks guys. I soaked them in PC Blaster last night and I will try the chisel tonight.

[jmortensen]

I've got a 2 sets of hubs if you end up needing to go that route. Just PM me if you need.

[LanceM]

I put the rotor in a vice and using a very large punch and hammer drive the hub out from the rotor, moving around the hub every couple of wacks. I've done three sets this way with no damage to the hubs.

[MarkDixon]

Hey guys,

The hammer and chisel did the job. Thanks for the advise.

I just hate how sometimes things go as or better than expected and then something as simple as removing a rotor brings you to a screeching hault.

Then again how are we expected to appreciate our cars if they don't make us work for it.

[MarkDixon]

One last question.

When I put my wheel assy. back on do I need to pack more greese around the bearings?

Or is there a greese nipple that I should top off after replacing the wheel?

Thanks