Alpinestar Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hi Guys, Is there a knack to getting the rear discs off??!! I'm struggling here, lol. Got the caliper off and out the way (those bolts were quite tight ) The disc won't budge. I have loosened off the handbrake adjuster and soaked it in WD40. Gonna leave it for an hour and take a break (no pun intended......) I did try swearing at it a lot and twatting it with a hammer, that didn't work either Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 got a picture, off hand can't remember what your looking at and if you've missed anyThing. my advice is just hit it. but if you've done that already maybe something else need s undoing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinestar Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hi mate, I soaked it in WD40 and im gonna leave it overnight. I think it is just a case of the disc siezed to the hub. It just needs a good bash with a mallet i guess. I'll take some pics tomorrow morning, the wheel's back on now. But on a plus note, the fronts went on a treat , they look pretty cool. The discs just fell off when I took the caliper off. I'm guessing its the same with the rears, just a big hammer needed! Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 dont hammer the disc in the same spot hammer turn hammer turn, mine came off after a few knocks also hammer the hub and turn, to loosen it off the wheel studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 There are two handbrake adjusters: One is through the hole in the face of the disc which lets off the handbrake shoes and the other is for the cable which is inside the car. If you remove the ash tray you will see the adjusting nut on the end of the cable. A long socket will be required. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinestar Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Went at it this morning with a big mallet and got them off. Just a bit siezed on thats all. Had to get a bit medieval with the hammer though, lol Just off out to bed them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinestar Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 For Sale. A pile of old tat. Any offer considered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsapsfo1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Have you still got your old disks? and if so have they got any life left in them? I need some temporary replacement disks on the back of mine..... Cheers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 For Sale. A pile of old tat. Any offer considered [attachment=0]P1000932.JPG[/attachment] You should sell them on eBay as "350Z enthusiast Brembo paperweight / doorstoppers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinestar Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 dapsfo1, sorry mate, they were pretty mashed up so I took them to the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsapsfo1 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 no worries - thanks for letting me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Have you still got your old disks? and if so have they got any life left in them? I need some temporary replacement disks on the back of mine..... Cheers.... are you waiting on an upgrade brake wise. or just oem stuff. CS does a good range of upgraded stuff at a price that is often better than OEM replacement. me personally i'm going for the EBC ultimax disc and Yellow stuff pads all round. but its not due for a while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsapsfo1 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 are you waiting on an upgrade brake wise. or just oem stuff. CS does a good range of upgraded stuff at a price that is often better than OEM replacement. me personally i'm going for the EBC ultimax disc and Yellow stuff pads all round. but its not due for a while yet. No I've got DBAs on the back anyway, but I reckon they've warped again. It's the 2nd set of disks that have gone, so reckon there's something else going on and wanted some old standard disks to bolt on whilst I work out what's happening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 are you waiting on an upgrade brake wise. or just oem stuff. CS does a good range of upgraded stuff at a price that is often better than OEM replacement. me personally i'm going for the EBC ultimax disc and Yellow stuff pads all round. but its not due for a while yet. No I've got DBAs on the back anyway, but I reckon they've warped again. It's the 2nd set of disks that have gone, so reckon there's something else going on and wanted some old standard disks to bolt on whilst I work out what's happening.... Check the pad stops. I found when replacing my discs and pads last time what one of the pads was very tight due to some oxidation of the calliper where the paint had broken through. This might cause the pad to rub slightly all the time and cause areas where the disc is thinner which will cause it to pulse when you stop. This appears to be happening to mine, and thus may be getting them refurbed by someone like Alex, or a BBK upgrade (any excuse!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsapsfo1 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Thanks Chris, I'll check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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