I did this job on my Syncro about 1 year ago. The studs stay with the hub. NO need to touch this area. Your biggest problem, will be removing the small set screw that holds the rotors on and the rust that has sealed the rotors in place. With the screw, use a big chisel. This should take it out. No need to save it, it is really not needed. Since you are replacing the rotor, take the BIGGest hammer and just break them off. Note the rust. If I were you I would take measures to prevent the new rotors from rusting. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Mon, 13 Dec 1999, Rick Koller wrote: > Hi All, > I am about to embark on a syncro front rotor/pad replacement project. The > front rotors have 92k miles on them and they do look tired and since the > pads need replacement I will replace both components. I've done an archive > search on the subject but came up empty so I'm delving into the real time > List's sea of knowledge and experience. I recall from past postings some of > what faces me. From the corroded look of the rotors they will be a chore to > remove and I've got access to some heavy hammers. Any hints on easing this > disc battering would be appreciated. Also, I'm assuming the studs can be > removed for reuse in a new rotor. How does one remove the studs without > damaging them. Thanks in advance. > > Rick Koller > '90 syncro westie > '91 carat > '91 gl (pumping exhaust gas into coolant):+( > |
Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of
Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection
will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!
Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com
The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.
Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.