Originally Posted by bobs
HDDP, I got the little 12-point screw out with no problems. After that the rotor should separate from the hub easily. If it doesn't I would WD-40/Liquid Wrench the snot out of it, especially where the hub pokes through the rotor and around the back where the rotor mates with the hub. Let it sit overnight and then give it a bit of gentle persuasion with a BFH.
I have pictures of the bolt in question
here and
here.
FYI, my car is one of the earlier production models, S/N 1088 built in May of 2003.
Bobs... The set screw comes out no-problem, the calipers remove, no problem... But once these are removed (the manual says) remove the rotor... Neither of the rear rotors budge... I'm glad you agree with the procedure... I'm sure mine are just seized-up on the hub from too many days on the track... I'll try the "liquid wrench & WD"... Then I'll do a little LAPD persuasion... BEAT IT WITH A NIGHT STICK !!! LOL
PS: thanks for the pictures... those are what the manual refers to as the "rotor set screw"... My VIN is 8391... It must be from the repeated heating and cooling from my adventures on the track... there is no rust...
And BTW... You're the best, you didn't have to go do that today just to solve this problem... I noticed that you shot the pics today... I owe you one !!!