Rotor Socket size qestion?

[V6-Sauce]

What socket size do we use for the big nut in the centre of the front stock rotors after I remove the pin?

I have to replace mine, one of the studs got stripped from the lug nut when removing...It's too bad the rotor is still pretty good, Now it's like I have to replace the bearing's too.

 

[No disintegrations]

Should be slightly past hand tight. Every tech I've known just used channel lock pliers.

 

[V6-Sauce]

Its a castle nut, But I never did the rotors on this car since I had it. over 10 years now. Is it larger than 1", I rather use a socket?

 

[TOOMANYTOYS]

First that nut isn't tight. It will come right off with channel locks or an adjustable wrench. Second you can replace just the stud. Lay the rotor on two wood blocks with some space between. A few good hits and the stud will back out. Put a new one in and you're good to go

 

[V6-Sauce]

Its easier and less headaches just to replace the rotor, I only wanted to know the socket size of that centre nut...thx for everybody's replys, hope it comes loose

 

[No disintegrations]

It's submerged in grease. I guarantee it will easily come loose.

 

[V6-Sauce]

thx

 

[TOOMANYTOYS]

Remember that it doesn't get tightened when you put it back on. Snug it up just enough to take out the play or you will wreck the bearings quickly

 

[GNRick]

I repacked my bearings a week ago. Watched a utube video on how to do it. There is a rear bearing race in the rotor too. Didn't need a socket for the castle nut. I got the rotors turned too. And of course new pads.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

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[V6-Sauce]

What do u call that seal for inner bearing in the back of the rotor. Is it called a grease seal?

 

[No disintegrations]

What do u call that seal for inner bearing in the back of the rotor. Is it called a grease seal?

Yup

 

[V6-Sauce]

thx dude...

 

[earlbrown]

I've got a complete Timkin bearing kit with seals if you need one.