06-10-2004, 01:21 AM
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AF Newbie
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Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
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86 Camry front rotors
I tried to replace the brake rotors but found they seemed to be frozen. I had the calipher off and thought it would just slide off. Any tips would help. Thanks,Terry.
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06-10-2004, 12:02 PM
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Resident Chemist
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Re: 86 Camry front rotors
Try tapping opposite back sides of the rotor simultaneously with two plastic mallets or equivalent. Don't use a steel hammer or anything that might damage the surface. A couple of short 2x4s might work.
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06-10-2004, 08:14 PM
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AF -Advisor
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Re: 86 Camry front rotors
tshore,
If Brian's suggestion doesn't work, there are 2 threaded holes in your rotor if it's OEM, and also in most aftermarket rotors near the center hub. Thread 2 long bolts of the proper mating thread into these 2 holes and with a wrench alternate tightening each bolt a little at a time. The threaded holes are there for you to lever the rotor off. It can easily rust to the hub and stick like it has been welded. Brian's method is actually a bit quicker, if it works, so try his method first.
Mike
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06-10-2004, 10:32 PM
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Resident Chemist
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Re: 86 Camry front rotors
I didn't know if that year rotor had the holes or not.
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06-10-2004, 11:10 PM
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Re: Re: 86 Camry front rotors
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Originally Posted by Brian R.
I didn't know if that year rotor had the holes or not.
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im responding to you.. brian.. not knowing that you fully know what you're talking about when, you reply to people. but hey... it makes them feel better when you reply. because i tell you what, theres been a question up for answering of mine in a post for a few and people just reply not knowing fully what they are replying to. anyhow, keep up the good work and thanks for coming!
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06-11-2004, 10:14 PM
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Resident Chemist
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Re: 86 Camry front rotors
Sometimes I wish I was a moderator.
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06-11-2004, 10:24 PM
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The Liberal Media
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Re: Re: 86 Camry front rotors
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06-11-2004, 10:53 PM
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AF -Advisor
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Re: 86 Camry front rotors
Brian and tshore,
I used to have an 86 Camry and I think they do have the threaded holes, but it's been a few years since I worked on the brakes on that car so I may be wrong.
tshore,
Any luck in removing the rotors and did they have the threaded holes?
Mike
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06-15-2004, 02:09 PM
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AF Newbie
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Re: 86 Camry front rotors
Thanks for replying guys but I still haven't had the chance to try again.I'll try within a week and let you know if it has (pilot holes) or not. The initial problem was a shaking in the steering wheel and then I discovered the inner thread on the front right wheel was shot. Two new tires took care of that but I know the rotors have to be replaced since these are the origional ones and the car has 121k on it. I'll let you know what happens.
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06-15-2004, 03:36 PM
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Resident Chemist
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Re: 86 Camry front rotors
Get an alignment
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