Re: 98 accord front rotor removal?
 

loewent via CarKB.com wrote:
> use an impact screwdriver, the prescribed tool from honda. You hit the end
> of it with a hammer, and it presses into the head of the screw while turning
> it out. Works great for lots of different applications. Got mine for $10 at
> a surplus hardware store...
>
> Some accords rotors are pressed on though.

only the old ones. this is a 98.

> This I would take to the shop. I
> have seen the shop use a special tool that machines the rotors while they are
> still on the car, so they must think removal is a pain in the ass too...

yeah, but these rotors don't "warp"*. honda was not entirely stupid
with this configuration, albeit a pita to service /if/ the disk needs to
be replaced.

* warping is a wheel/lug nut torque issue. if the disk is behind the
hub, the way the wheel sits can be messed up but it won't affect the way
the disk sits, unlike with the current system.

>
> t
>
> comcastss news groups wrote:
>>> no. it's two screws for the disk and two bolts for the caliper. can't
>>> get much easier.
>> That's encouraging!
>>
>> Steve
>

Re: 98 accord front rotor removal?
 

loewent via CarKB.com wrote:
> use an impact screwdriver, the prescribed tool from honda. You hit the end
> of it with a hammer, and it presses into the head of the screw while turning
> it out. Works great for lots of different applications. Got mine for $10 at
> a surplus hardware store...
>
> Some accords rotors are pressed on though.

only the old ones. this is a 98.

> This I would take to the shop. I
> have seen the shop use a special tool that machines the rotors while they are
> still on the car, so they must think removal is a pain in the ass too...

yeah, but these rotors don't "warp"*. honda was not entirely stupid
with this configuration, albeit a pita to service /if/ the disk needs to
be replaced.

* warping is a wheel/lug nut torque issue. if the disk is behind the
hub, the way the wheel sits can be messed up but it won't affect the way
the disk sits, unlike with the current system.

>
> t
>
> comcastss news groups wrote:
>>> no. it's two screws for the disk and two bolts for the caliper. can't
>>> get much easier.
>> That's encouraging!
>>
>> Steve
>

Re: 98 accord front rotor removal?
 

loewent via CarKB.com wrote:
> use an impact screwdriver, the prescribed tool from honda. You hit the end
> of it with a hammer, and it presses into the head of the screw while turning
> it out. Works great for lots of different applications. Got mine for $10 at
> a surplus hardware store...
>
> Some accords rotors are pressed on though.

only the old ones. this is a 98.

> This I would take to the shop. I
> have seen the shop use a special tool that machines the rotors while they are
> still on the car, so they must think removal is a pain in the ass too...

yeah, but these rotors don't "warp"*. honda was not entirely stupid
with this configuration, albeit a pita to service /if/ the disk needs to
be replaced.

* warping is a wheel/lug nut torque issue. if the disk is behind the
hub, the way the wheel sits can be messed up but it won't affect the way
the disk sits, unlike with the current system.

>
> t
>
> comcastss news groups wrote:
>>> no. it's two screws for the disk and two bolts for the caliper. can't
>>> get much easier.
>> That's encouraging!
>>
>> Steve
>