Disc brake rotor removal

[rum runner]

1996 Camry 2.2 L

I thought I would replace my front brake pads last weekend. I went with Toyota parts ($40 front brake pads). The discs are not heavily grooved but need turning.

I get to a point where the rotors should come off.....but rust seems to have them nice and snug and won't let go. Before I "heat and beat" I wanted input from anyone who has done brake work on a Camry. Are there rotor pullers available? I noticed the rotor has two threaded holes 180 degrees apart on the hub that could only be for rotor removal.

Any help is appreciated.

[gator2764]

Originally Posted by rum runner

1996 Camry 2.2 L

I thought I would replace my front brake pads last weekend. I went with Toyota parts ($40 front brake pads). The discs are not heavily grooved but need turning.

I get to a point where the rotors should come off.....but rust seems to have them nice and snug and won't let go. Before I "heat and beat" I wanted input from anyone who has done brake work on a Camry. Are there rotor pullers available? I noticed the rotor has two threaded holes 180 degrees apart on the hub that could only be for rotor removal.

Any help is appreciated.

My 95 rotors just about fall right off when you remove the tire and caliper. Not sure if they are "floating" on a 96 though.

[Brian R.]

Insert a couple of bolts into the holes, snug them down, and then gradually tighten them evenly. The bolts will push the rotor off.

[rum runner]

wow, that was simple.............ould have never thought of that. It looked like there was another object threaded down the hole. That must be part of the hub? Thanks for the tip.

While I got you on the line, got any idea what size bolt it is? I have to drive the car to the store for the part, so it would be a guessing game.

[Brian R.]

Call a Toyota parts department and ask them. Sorry, I have no idea.

You can always buy a selection of bolts and try them - must be coarse thread metric. Bolts are cheap. You don't need top quality bolts for this job.

[rum runner]

Bolt size

Hex head bolt 8mm-1.25 x 30mm long or longer