Helpppp Please!! Rear Rotors Question!!!

dHuyzeeN · 09-09-2011, 09:10 AM

so im replacing my rear brake pads and rotors but i have no idea how to remove my rotors. so if you can point me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated!

p.s. I've been searching the web all over for diy guides but can't find any!!

dHuyzeeN · 09-09-2011, 09:28 AM

By the way I have an 06 e90 325i

gingerbreadman · 09-09-2011, 10:18 AM

The rotors are held on by an allen screw. You'll have to unscrew it. you'll also need a rubber mallet to hit the rotor off cause it'll still be stuck on the hub. Hope this helps. Gl.

The HACK · 09-09-2011, 10:21 AM

Release the hand brake.

dHuyzeeN · 09-09-2011, 11:23 AM

been banging on it for awhile no budge

dHuyzeeN · 09-09-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

Release the hand brake.

what u mean release the hand brake? its not even pulled up?

Bcube · 09-09-2011, 02:47 PM

After 100K miles, even a small sledge was of no help. I ended up using the hyd jack to (slowly/slightly) push up on the rotor. The leverage broke the corrosion bond.

OP, if you don't understand the connection between an engaged hand brake lever and the effect of the brake shoes on the hub of the rear rotor, it might be time to use your life line to call a (mech-savvy) friend.

dHuyzeeN · 09-09-2011, 03:06 PM

Gotttttt dayummmm!!!! Finally got it!!! Haf buy PB blaster and sprayed it around the hub area, let ir soak for a little then spray some more, then knock it from behind (pushing the rotors towards you. Then voila!!! It's out!!!!!!

sukutash · 09-10-2011, 10:44 AM

Hopefeully you didn't spray any PB on your hand brake shoes/ pads on the inside of the rotor! This would ruin them.

The HACK · 09-12-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dHuyzeeN

what u mean release the hand brake? its not even pulled up?

Because it's a common mistake. Heck I've done it multiple times. Wail on the rotor for 20 minutes only to realize that the hand-brake is on.

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Originally Posted by sukutash

Hopefeully you didn't spray any PB on your hand brake shoes/ pads on the inside of the rotor! This would ruin them.

I've never heard this one before.

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09-09-2011, 10:18 AM	#3
gingerbreadman all about that N54 life 42 Rep 206 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	The rotors are held on by an allen screw. You'll have to unscrew it. you'll also need a rubber mallet to hit the rotor off cause it'll still be stuck on the hub. Hope this helps. Gl.
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Bcube Been there, wrecked that. 18 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '07 E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	After 100K miles, even a small sledge was of no help. I ended up using the hyd jack to (slowly/slightly) push up on the rotor. The leverage broke the corrosion bond. OP, if you don't understand the connection between an engaged hand brake lever and the effect of the brake shoes on the hub of the rear rotor, it might be time to use your life line to call a (mech-savvy) friend. __________________ -Brian ~199K miles. I -still- don't fear my 335i.
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dHuyzeeN Enlisted Member 10 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 06 E90 325i Mona. Blue Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Gotttttt dayummmm!!!! Finally got it!!! Haf buy PB blaster and sprayed it around the hub area, let ir soak for a little then spray some more, then knock it from behind (pushing the rotors towards you. Then voila!!! It's out!!!!!!
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