The fastest and easiest way to remove stuck brake rotor screws. works every time All you need is a hammer and a screwdriver. Never struggle with rusted brake rotors crew again.
Correct hammer the head and it turns left for you instead of you hammering and turning a normal metal cap screwdriver.. no good mechanic just sledges a rotor maybe he was replacing anyway but we have tools for a reason.
@@PiOfficialyea ppl forget they don’t know what they’re talking about, they see a guy beat a rotor and think he’s a cheapskate no good mechanic with no knowledge like cmon guys
@@izelvargas5886 no I don’t understand that because it’s not true, and you would know it if you ever did this kind of work. But no you just wanna sound smart lol
@@justine5804 that's absolutely nonsense you can run the same rotor years as long as you change the pads if you're paying for rotors to your being ripped off
@Pi because that's not how brakes work. Example: if you have old shoes that have a worn insole and ruin ur socks, are u going to keep wearing ur ruined socks with new shoes or wear new socks with ruined shoes?? You dnt u get new both so it last alot longer. In this case time ruined rotors so your old rotor is going to ruin your new pads
Well if the brake rotor was not junk before you whacked on it with a hammer it is now! A couple of taps on the screws would have got the screws broken free AND saved the brake rotor.
That is the best video on getting these screws out that I have ever seen fighting fighting fighting until I watch this thank you. I guess you just have to be careful whacking it, maybe put a block of wood up there before you hit it if you’re gonna reuse the rotors. but I was putting on new rotors, so it didn’t matter. It’s not gonna hurt anything to hit it. Those screws aren’t that strong you’re not working on a power wheels
@@save2rave61 They should have used an allen, since it sits way below the surface, you can get more leverage and would drastically decrease the chances of stripping.
@@joshewadowty9964 there are two other holes you can see that serve the purpose you are referring to. The screws in the video are used during assembly to hold the rotor on while moving down the line. If you were to use the holes with the screws in them, you’d bolt the rotor back to the hub. Mechanics achieve the same result by placing a lug nut on to hold the rotor during assembly.
they are like the little metal washers that you put on the lug bolts to hold the rotor flush to the hub. i personally think they are ridiculous as well but i believe if they arent on the rotor will slip a bit.
NOPE ! The back three threads are usually corroded really badly and get seized up if you try to unscrew them NORMALLY. They are too long for a reason. The purpose is to eventually strip the head rendering you dead in the water because now you cant get the rotor off or put the wheel back on WITHOUT IT WOBBLING BADLY. PERFECT DESIGN ! ! AND YOU OWN IT ! !
Im curious what the arm chair mechanics think he damaged besides rotor he was already going to replace. Yes there are better ways to do it but nothing was harmed in the making of this vid. The people saying differently have never worked on a car in the rust belt. And admittedly are not professionals. As no profesional would find anything that crazy and out of sorts in this vid. Lotta things come off with a sledge.
As a Mechanic that is effective in Damaging the rotor. Great job. Now when the customer gets rando vibrations and the stutter stop. Are you gonna say that that was not yur problem? Let's not forget about the excessive pad ware.
Or tap the back of the screw driver while turning it Or even hit the center around the studs. You may not have to “push” but now you gotta buy a rotor.
The manufacturers put them on to keep the rotor from falling off on the assembly line. After that their purpose is to rust in place and make your brake job turn into a two day project.
Apparently, this comment section has never been trolled before. Any person with an inkling of car mechanics knows not to go all Hammer Hulk on the rotor, less ye send they to the valley of rotors
I believe that hes going to change the rotor anyways base on the look of that rotor. Its bad enough. Anothing is i guess, he just wanna piss people off? I would be worried more about damaging the wheel bearing.
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Being a Mechanic, I use vids like this to show my customers why the guy down the street can do it cheaper.... Impact screwdriver works best.
Correct hammer the head and it turns left for you instead of you hammering and turning a normal metal cap screwdriver.. no good mechanic just sledges a rotor maybe he was replacing anyway but we have tools for a reason.
These screws need JIS Crosshead #3 bit and NOT the Phillip. You are using Phillips screw driver and a hammer. Both wrong tools for the task at hand.
You beat a brake dis with a hammer. Unless you are replaceing with a new one
@buddy best coment ive ever seen...
my opinion too😂😂😂
Yes! I'm not a mechanic and I was even thinking that impact screwdriver is the right tool for the job!
Exactly why I like to do my own maintenance
RIP bearing
Took the words right out of my mouth ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Doesn't a thing to it if you think that you must not live up North.
Dude you think a little hammer is going to break the bearings every car would be destroyed after the hard corner.
@@PiOfficialyea ppl forget they don’t know what they’re talking about, they see a guy beat a rotor and think he’s a cheapskate no good mechanic with no knowledge like cmon guys
Your car takes harsher beatings driving on the road. A hammer won’t fuck your bearing or suspension up they’re built to take some dmg.
This, this is why I work on my own car.
You do understand the rotors are being replaced right?
@@shanedottieohhh
@@izelvargas5886 no I don’t understand that because it’s not true, and you would know it if you ever did this kind of work. But no you just wanna sound smart lol
@@izelvargas5886no he's not
@@shanedottiebuddy if ur rotors are that toasted and you pad slap them and not replace them ur ignorant and dumb.
Try using an impact screwdriver.
Or use the rounded part of a ball ping hammer on the screw and another large hammer to whack the ball ping hammer works every time
@@TrollsAreUs1320 PEEN.
It’s a ball PEEN hammer.
@@tombryant4518 lmao idc
Oh no the bearing....ah the elusive couch mechanic is out and about 🤣
This is why the mechanic tells you you need a new rotor when they beat the hell out of it with a hammer
He's likely replacing the rotors in this video. It's pretty common.
Always change rotors when changing pads
@@justine5804 that's absolutely nonsense you can run the same rotor years as long as you change the pads if you're paying for rotors to your being ripped off
@@chestercrow1440 yes as long as the rotors are in good shape or you resurface them to be smooth again
Ring that most work is under warranty they change rotors cause worpping is hard to detect
Job creation right there. Will be back in a few weeks for a wheel bearing.
Yes 👍
Lmfao you have no clue what you’re talking about dude
You must not know cars huh?😭
I would not take my car back to s shop if I have issues immediately after
Y’all are amazing this just helped me out so much!!!😭😭😭
People thinking the bearing gets damaged by a few hits of a hammer were never working on rusty cars
or driving in Montreal roads
New rotor better be going in with new pads
Hopefully!😂
Why would you take it off if you aren’t replacing
@Pi because that's not how brakes work. Example: if you have old shoes that have a worn insole and ruin ur socks, are u going to keep wearing ur ruined socks with new shoes or wear new socks with ruined shoes??
You dnt u get new both so it last alot longer.
In this case time ruined rotors so your old rotor is going to ruin your new pads
People saying rip bearing, aren’t mechanics and dont know what theyre talking about, good job bud.
please explain
He should've hit the areas in between the studs. Not slamming a 4 lb sledge Into the rotor face.
@@mrvalhalla6577 Bingo.
Well if the brake rotor was not junk before you whacked on it with a hammer it is now! A couple of taps on the screws would have got the screws broken free AND saved the brake rotor.
The taps on the screw doesn’t work
@@MrSamPhoenix It sure does work , I have done it hundreds of times.
@richardthomas1743 was it rusty?
That is the best video on getting these screws out that I have ever seen fighting fighting fighting until I watch this thank you. I guess you just have to be careful whacking it, maybe put a block of wood up there before you hit it if you’re gonna reuse the rotors. but I was putting on new rotors, so it didn’t matter. It’s not gonna hurt anything to hit it. Those screws aren’t that strong you’re not working on a power wheels
See boss man...I just beat the hub bearing nice and hard for no reason.
my mechanic did this to my car and he ended up messing up couple things thanks for all the new parts Mark😂
Why do the automakers keep using an easy to strip, Philips head for those two screws in the first place?? Why not a hex socket instead?
I have the hex strip more than Philips.
@@save2rave61 They should have used an allen, since it sits way below the surface, you can get more leverage and would drastically decrease the chances of stripping.
It looks like a Phillips but its really a jis screw the Phillips will strip it out
@@save2rave61 you’re doing something wrong 😂
More work for the dealerships…😂
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Even when I see people using manual impact drivers, I just use my dewalt with the correct size bit and it comes off easy
Are you kiddin me?? You mean thos whole time, i could have taken my frustration out right there!!!!
Now put the rotor on the lathe and cover up the evidence 😂
New rotors all the way around.
If you do that please 🙏 don’t touch no more cars
And new bearings
@@FlatRateMechanicbetter be free after that bullshit. You aren't charging anyone for 4 new rotors without lying about why.
@@DexterXxXwon’t hurt the bearing lmao. it’s small hammer, if that thing breaks it than it was already close to breaking
That's fine if he doesn't need the rotor again
And replaces the bearing
You’re supposed to tap the back of the screwdriver with hammer while twisting
There’s this magical thing called a rubber mallet
How's the hub?
Leave them out. They serve no purpose
It’s not like the engineer intended them to be used as jack screws to push the rotor off or anything…
@@joshewadowty9964 there are two other holes you can see that serve the purpose you are referring to. The screws in the video are used during assembly to hold the rotor on while moving down the line. If you were to use the holes with the screws in them, you’d bolt the rotor back to the hub. Mechanics achieve the same result by placing a lug nut on to hold the rotor during assembly.
@@peterweth no one is reading all that
@@Ksilla007 i read all of that just out of spite
@@Ksilla007 I read all that too so there’s two people. Also I agree. So somebody is definitely gonna read all that.
where is your impact driver??
When every time you go to the shop and you never hear, drills or impacts just hammers😂
Screws through a rotor is a new one for me. 10/10 would not reinstall.
they are like the little metal washers that you put on the lug bolts to hold the rotor flush to the hub. i personally think they are ridiculous as well but i believe if they arent on the rotor will slip a bit.
@@Gravvvyyy I been throwing those away for over 15 years.
NOPE ! The back three threads are usually corroded really badly and get seized up if you try to unscrew them NORMALLY. They are too long for a reason. The purpose is to eventually strip the head rendering you dead in the water because now you cant get the rotor off or put the wheel back on WITHOUT IT WOBBLING BADLY. PERFECT DESIGN ! ! AND YOU OWN IT ! !
Thank you for being real men
*later that day*
"Ever since you worked on my car my rotor has been rubbing my pads" 😅
Hit the screwdriver while turning, same as an impact screwdriver.
Im curious what the arm chair mechanics think he damaged besides rotor he was already going to replace. Yes there are better ways to do it but nothing was harmed in the making of this vid. The people saying differently have never worked on a car in the rust belt. And admittedly are not professionals. As no profesional would find anything that crazy and out of sorts in this vid. Lotta things come off with a sledge.
And in four months you'll be replacing that wheel hub
think so too...
I sold my shop to a guy that did work like that he called it job security I warned my customers about him
Doesn’t those hits mess with alignment?
That's what you get with kids right out of school.
And they will be back next week for wheel bearings .... faster is not always better
When the customer finds out a week later a strange noise coming from the wheel, you know he will need wheel bearings
You are kidding right
As a Mechanic that is effective in Damaging the rotor. Great job. Now when the customer gets rando vibrations and the stutter stop. Are you gonna say that that was not yur problem? Let's not forget about the excessive pad ware.
Bearing thank you for this.
Brakes feels a little wobbly…
Do you know why ?
😢
Wheel bearing are Mint after that
What are those screws for anyway?
To hold the rotors on in the assembly line at factory. They serve no purpose afterwards
Use an air hammer around the screw instead.
PH2 drill bit and impact.
I mean it can’t be good for that rotor but would like to see the run out on it now to prove either way
Replacing that hub bearing, right..?
Push down on the screw driver and hammer the butt end of it while turning it left and it’s basically the same as a impact screwdriver
If it affects the screws this well, imagine how well the wheel bearings are doing.
What if u trying to save the rotors?
U can use a rubber mallet
@@DRose-ed9no Not in the rust belt!
heat it up make sure the bit is seated right, they come out easy
Or tap the back of the screw driver while turning it Or even hit the center around the studs. You may not have to “push” but now you gotta buy a rotor.
It's like working for free! 😳😫😫😫
Ruin rotor for screw could just use extention to tap head of screw for same results.
I have never seen screws in the rotor, what is the point? The rotor is sandwiched between the hub and the wheel and held in place with 5 lugs!
The manufacturers put them on to keep the rotor from falling off on the assembly line. After that their purpose is to rust in place and make your brake job turn into a two day project.
Are you showing the way on how not to do it?
Or showing how to damage the wheelhub bearing, turn the brake disks?
WTF
Ну диск заменишь ,а ступицу?
I must be blame for the guys that took out the brake. Did not put back the screws. They were rushing for points
Swear to god. TH-cam mechanics and keyboards men. It does funny shit XD
Those rotor qer still good lol new pads for like 80 bucks all 4 tires 😅
It’s ok if you’re gonna put new rotors on which that is probably what you’re doing
Could easily shock the bolts with a soft brass material or use bits
Rip rotor , disc was dented by alley OOP , impact screwdriver or full tang screwdriver with sledge hammer is better option.
That's easy way to cause premature wear on the hub assembly
Apparently, this comment section has never been trolled before. Any person with an inkling of car mechanics knows not to go all Hammer Hulk on the rotor, less ye send they to the valley of rotors
You forgot to put music over it...... It mattered
Amazing what a little vibration can do
Use your impact socket
Excelente video ! Saved me lol
Hi, im a dip$hit mechanic, welcome to Jacka$$! Lol now, you can beat on these anywhere..but youre going to be replacing that rotor too...
Fast and easy way to screw up your rotor. And bearings
Use an impact screwdriver
Ma’am we changed the rotor but it seems you also need new bearings 😅
Talk about a loud banging under the car 🤷♂️
Now there will be a wobble due to a bent wheel bearing
And now you need bearings too 🎉
Could’ve just used a rubber mallet.
Wheel bearings says thanks.
You know it a tool out there it call an impact screwdriver.
A wheel nut either side with washers, dog them down, your welcome folks
lol damn just destroy the bearings while ur at it as well, maybe the customer wanted a discount. 😂
You can tell it's not his vehicle 😂😂😂
2 studs, rotor, and wheel bearing damaged prior to service, recommend customer replace!
Eso pasa por no tener la herramienta adecuada
Ballping hammer and
a hammer does it.
Save my life thanks 😊
He beat the fuck out of a disc rotor from a CRV. Way to go Superman
Now he needs a new wheel bearing
Для таких целей есть ударная отвёртка
Oh no oh no oh no no no no no....did you see the grease from the cv boot pop out!
Golpeando rotor es ovalarlo y peligro de aflojar el rodamiento o wheelbearing.
Bearing check
He in fact did not put music over it
Wheel bearing has left the chat...
Why you hammering while location this wrong
There’s a especial tool for it
Si sabías verdad paisa
Well it works 🎉🎉
i usually use a 50 bmg for those screws
What a Guy very Smart
I usually Torch em and use a regular screwdriver never failed me
Even if I dont have an impact screwdriver I can always take a box end wrench and a stubby screwdriver and just do it that way
What if you don’t have a torch
I believe that hes going to change the rotor anyways base on the look of that rotor. Its bad enough. Anothing is i guess, he just wanna piss people off? I would be worried more about damaging the wheel bearing.