Brake Disc removal tool

[ClioPowa]

Hi all,

Having an issue with the rear brake discs not coming off, They slide off a couple of millimetres but don't budge beyond that. I was hoping this would be straight forward but looks like it may need some extra force. Could someone please recommend a rotor removal tool?

If not a tool could someone recommend a trade trick? I was thinking of removing the caliper and using the bolts to push the disc from behind by winding them in.

Please let me know your thoughts.

I also found a washer like component behind the nylon hub nut...is this normal? The flat side was facing the car and tapered side towards the nut, I though these were meant to be behind the discs?

Thanks.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Caliper off , BIG hammer , that'll sort it. The spacer washer should be between the hub and brake disc itself , flat face towards the car.

 

[JamesBryan]

It'll just be tight on the stub axle.

A few taps with a hammer should sort it, failing that a puller tool will do it.

 

[ClioPowa]

I've Tried a hammer, a Thor Hammer and it won't budge! Can anyone share a link to a tool? Not too sure what I'm looking for...

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Bigger hammer.

 

[JamesBryan]

The big boy in this set should have enough spread to go around the disc.

Clarke CHT270 3 Piece Gear Puller Set - Machine Mart - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

 

[Krarl]

Well for a start it sounds like some daft c**t put the spacer washer in the wrong way round so your bearing will be shagged anyway

Get a big hammer and dont be a fanny about it😂

 

[ClioPowa]

The big boy in this set should have enough spread to go around the disc.

Clarke CHT270 3 Piece Gear Puller Set - Machine Mart - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

Don't think it will The rear disc is 238mm in diameter.

 

[JamesBryan]

Don't think it will The rear disc is 238mm in diameter.

I'm sure i've used mine on one once.

 

[ClioPowa]

Well for a start it sounds like some daft c**t put the spacer washer in the wrong way round so your bearing will be shagged anyway

Get a big hammer and dont be a fanny about it😂

I'm a puny little man, there is no way I can swing a huge sledgehammer accurately without punching a hole through both ends of my car In fact I'd probably end up in my neighbours garden if I tried it.

 

[Krarl]

I'm a puny little man, there is no way I can swing a huge sledgehammer accurately without punching a hole through both ends of my car In fact I'd probably end up in my neighbours garden if I tried it.

Just put the hubnut back on a couple of threads, grab either side of the disc and start furiously pulling it towards you and pray the hub nut doesn't come off otherwise you'll have a nice breastplate😂

 

[R3k1355]

Beat the s**t out of it, it'll come out eventually.

 

[Usr117063]

Caliper off, hub nut off, wheel ON, drive around for a bit

 

[ClioPowa]

Caliper off, hub nut off, wheel ON, drive around for a bit

You are mad.

 

[Daz...]

Just keep hitting it and turning the disc, it’ll break free eventually.

 

[JamesBryan]

Put the wheel back on and use that as leverage to pull on. Put the hub nut back on a few turns too incase it suddenly releases.

 

[ClioPowa]

Ok I'm going to try this:

 

[Louis]

Stop being a baby

 

[R3k1355]

Clearly you're not hitting it hard enough.

If you'd hit it that hard already the bearing would have just given in.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

the spacer washer should go behind the disc/before the discs are fitted - not after . It won't be the first time I've heard of that happening either

if those are damaged and/or don't look like this, let me know and i'll put 2 x to one side for you to collect from the unit @ClioPowa

Renault Brake Discs Washer/Spacer - Rear - RenaultSport Clio 172/182 Road Track Race Parts

Renault Brake Discs Washer/Spacer - Rear - RenaultSport Clio 172/182. In stock and ready to dispatch

www.roadtrackraceparts.com

 

[Louis]

the spacer washer should go behind the disc/before the discs are fitted - not after . It won't be the first time I've heard of that happening either

if those are damaged and/or don't look like this, let me know and i'll put 2 x to one side for you to collect from the unit @ClioPowa

Renault Brake Discs Washer/Spacer - Rear - RenaultSport Clio 172/182 Road Track Race Parts

Renault Brake Discs Washer/Spacer - Rear - RenaultSport Clio 172/182. In stock and ready to dispatch

www.roadtrackraceparts.com

Mental the amount of stories you hear of the spacers being completely missing or in the wrong place. Takes 2 minutes to google where they go if you dont know! Crazy crazy