D2 front disk removal...what am I doing wrong???

[Hamish71]

OK, I have identified front right wheel sensor kaput. OK, i have a few hr, figure i will remove it, clean it, and see if that fixes problem.

I have caliper off, I have main retaining nut off, I have the screw holding hub out....but the disk will NOT come off!. Ive tried a make shift puller, Ive tried a slide hammer, Ive tried "gentle persuasion" with a rubber mallet....what am I doing wrong?

Im stuck at work until i fix it, all suggestions wlecome.

[Slunnie]

Once the caliper is off and the little phillips head screw is out then the rotor should tap off the hub. Its a really tight fit and is probably just stuck on, so you may need to give it a bit of a whack. I just belt it left/right then top/bottom and it eventually works its way off.

[Urban Panzer]

PLUSGAS and LOTS of it.............and a "working" as stated with a hammer and block of wood, as you rotate it, dont hit the disc directly with a metal hammer as they can shatter.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

The hardest part on mine was getting that little ****ty screw out,,,:mad:


PLUSGAS,, ??

[mike 90 RR]

PLUSGAS,, ??

A bit of OXY heat ???

http://img.youtube.com/vi/uUmLe9WCXX0/0.jpg

:eek:

[mildred]

PLUSGAS and LOTS of it.............and a "working" as stated with a hammer and block of wood, as you rotate it, don't hit the disc directly with a metal hammer as they can shatter.

That's the first time that I have herd the term "PLUSGAS" in years. In the UK we used to use it all the time. The Australian version in good old WD40...
So there :p

[mike 90 RR]

"PLUSGAS" In the UK / Australian version in good old [B]WD40...

:confused:

We called it "dicky wacka fliud" :eek:

[Kandy]

PLUSGAS and LOTS of it.............and a "working" as stated with a hammer and block of wood, as you rotate it, dont hit the disc directly with a metal hammer as they can shatter.

Yep,thats the way, at first you think nothing is happening and you feel like giving it a REAL belt-dont- keep at it, it will eventually make the tiniest of movement and your away.
Steve

[mattg]

Try this.

Henkel - Loctite's Freeze & Release wins AAAA Gold Award (http://www.loctite.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/henkel_aue/hs.xsl/3089_3250_AUS_HTML.htm)

Works a treat if you have Rusty Nuts :o
you can get it from repco etc but Coventry Fasteners are cheaper. about 10 Bucks


Cheers

Matt

[p38arover]

I have main retaining nut off, .

What main retaining nut?

If the disc system is the same as the P38A (and I think it is), it's a doddle to remove in comparison to the RRC/D1/Defender.

Is it like this? Brake Job Range Rover 4.0/4.6 (http://www.rangerovers.net/maintenance/brakejob4.html)

From D2 Workshop Manual:


1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to
swivel hub.

4. Release caliper and tie aside clear of brake
disc.

CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on
brake hose.

5. Remove screw securing disc to drive flange.
6. Remove brake disc from drive flange

[mattg]

www.discovery2.co.uk / Front Disc and Pads (http://www.discovery2.co.uk/brakes.html)

have a look here

pictures help

Matt

[mildred]

OK, I have identified front right wheel sensor kaput. OK, I have a few hr, figure I will remove it, clean it, and see if that fixes problem.

I have calliper off, I have main retaining nut off, I have the screw holding hub out....but the disk will NOT come off!. I've tried a make shift puller, I've tried a slide hammer, I've tried "gentle persuasion" with a rubber mallet....what am I doing wrong?

I'm stuck at work until I fix it, all suggestions welcome.

try using some gentle heat from a gas burner gun or similar, dont boil anything , just heat it up and then maybe use your slide hammer.
Peter :eek:

[mildred]

www.discovery2.co.uk / Front Disc and Pads (http://www.discovery2.co.uk/brakes.html)

have a look here

pictures help

Matt
great site, very helpful information, its now in my favourites for landrover discovery. thank you :)

[mattg]

I took Mine off last night.. turns out they will be under size if we machine them. Came off as easy as after I drilled the head off the retaining screw. Just need to buy new ones, best $2 I've ever spent. Matt