brake rotor removal

[Flash75]

Always replace damaged wheel studs. You don'tsay if it is the front, I assume it is, remove the caliper and rotor. Drive out the damaged stud with a brass drift or some type or driver. Install the new stud by placing a stack of washers under a lug nut, and pull it into place with wrench. It's best to use an open lug nut and turn it over for this job. Always torque the lug nuts to specification when installing wheels to prevent fueure damage.

Clifton

[futurevip]

Originally Posted by Flash75

Always replace damaged wheel studs. You don'tsay if it is the front, I assume it is, remove the caliper and rotor. Drive out the damaged stud with a brass drift or some type or driver. Install the new stud by placing a stack of washers under a lug nut, and pull it into place with wrench. It's best to use an open lug nut and turn it over for this job. Always torque the lug nuts to specification when installing wheels to prevent fueure damage.

Clifton

Thanks for your advice. it is the front. I though I could just use a die to rethread it

[tacoma_dan]

if its for the wheels then i really dont know, replace and rethreading both sound complicated, or at least i think so.i havnt seen the assembly for the replacement of the bolt so i imagine it has to be done by a professional with the right equipment.start a thread about this for more opinions

[Flash75]

Here are some reasons you shouldn't consider rethreading wheel studs.
1. Usually when a stud is stripped there isn't enough material remaining on the stud to form new threads.
2. A stud with stripped threads is usually streched and easily broken.
3. Wheels are a safety item and any part of the wheel system that is weak can result in an accident at worst or expensive damage to the vehicle if the repaired thread fails.
Replacing studs can be done with some simple tools and a little thought. I haven't replaced any Tacoma studs but I did have to replace several in a used FD Toyota Tercel I bought because someone used an impact wrench to install wheels. I have replaced many studs in race cars. I didn't mention in my earlier post that it's a good idea to use anti-sieze on all wheel studs.

I did some searching and found a photo description of basically what I said in my earlier post. The article is on a Dodge 4 X 4 and is similar to what is needed to replace Tacoma Studs.

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/studs.php

Here is another stud replacement article.

http://www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/fr...stud/studs.htm

And another one,

http://www.penguinhosting.net/~bigma...20replacement/

It can be done by an owner depending on your comfort level relating your mechanical ability. My suggestion is if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself take it to a shop that does quality work. In any case I repeat again the stud should be replaced, don't even consider some of the thread repair stuff you see at Pep Boys and other discounters. Those fixes sometimes work on items that don't have heavy loads or high stress, but please don't try them on your wheel studs.
Off the soap box.

Clifton

[futurevip]

Originally Posted by Flash75

Here are some reasons you shouldn't consider rethreading wheel studs.
1. Usually when a stud is stripped there isn't enough material remaining on the stud to form new threads.
2. A stud with stripped threads is usually streched and easily broken.
3. Wheels are a safety item and any part of the wheel system that is weak can result in an accident at worst or expensive damage to the vehicle if the repaired thread fails.
Replacing studs can be done with some simple tools and a little thought. I haven't replaced any Tacoma studs but I did have to replace several in a used FD Toyota Tercel I bought because someone used an impact wrench to install wheels. I have replaced many studs in race cars. I didn't mention in my earlier post that it's a good idea to use anti-sieze on all wheel studs.

I did some searching and found a photo description of basically what I said in my earlier post. The article is on a Dodge 4 X 4 and is similar to what is needed to replace Tacoma Studs.

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/studs.php

Here is another stud replacement article.

http://www.danoland.com/nsxgarage/fr...stud/studs.htm

And another one,

http://www.penguinhosting.net/~bigma...20replacement/

It can be done by an owner depending on your comfort level relating your mechanical ability. My suggestion is if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself take it to a shop that does quality work. In any case I repeat again the stud should be replaced, don't even consider some of the thread repair stuff you see at Pep Boys and other discounters. Those fixes sometimes work on items that don't have heavy loads or high stress, but please don't try them on your wheel studs.
Off the soap box.

Clifton

I really appreciate your help. This sounds easy enough. My only problem was that I did not know if I had to remove the hub from the vehicle before I started pounding off the stud or whether I can do it while the hub is installed

[Flash75]

I don't have first hand information on your specific vehicle but there should be enough room to remove and replace the studs without removing the hub. I know on later Pre Runners the shop manual gives instructions for remove/replace with hub in place

Clifton

[futurevip]

Originally Posted by Flash75

I don't have first hand information on your specific vehicle but there should be enough room to remove and replace the studs without removing the hub. I know on later Pre Runners the shop manual gives instructions for remove/replace with hub in place

Clifton

I did manage to remove the studs with no problem. A couple a whacks with the hammer did just fine. I tried to mallet and no luck. my concern no is how easy it is to install the new ones. I did buy some 1/2 washers just as the webpages indicate. thanks again.

[Flash75]

I'm sure you will do fine. If you can find a lug nut with through hole and flat outside end, turn it over to pull the studs in. The flat nut heps keep the stud aligned. After the stud is pulled through enough to go through the brake rotor with about 1/2" of thread exposed install the rotor and finish seating the studs. The rotor will guide the studs in straight. Apply a little anti-seize on the threads, install wheels and torque the lug nuts to specification, information should be in owners handbook. After a few miles driving retorque the lug nuts just to make sure everything is seated.

Clifton

[futurevip]

Originally Posted by Flash75

I'm sure you will do fine. If you can find a lug nut with through hole and flat outside end, turn it over to pull the studs in. The flat nut heps keep the stud aligned. After the stud is pulled through enough to go through the brake rotor with about 1/2" of thread exposed install the rotor and finish seating the studs. The rotor will guide the studs in straight. Apply a little anti-seize on the threads, install wheels and torque the lug nuts to specification, information should be in owners handbook. After a few miles driving retorque the lug nuts just to make sure everything is seated.

Clifton

once again.. I thank you for all of your input and advice.

[J. Tran]

Does this also apply for a 98 tacoma 4x4??? Just bang the rotors off???

Thanks

[tacoma_dan]

it should work, just take the caliper out of the way and bang the rotor off, thats how it is on my 2000 and i dont think they changed much from 98 to 2000.

[J. Tran]

Originally Posted by tacoma_dan

it should work, just take the caliper out of the way and bang the rotor off, thats how it is on my 2000 and i dont think they changed much from 98 to 2000.

Thank you for the quick response!! It's my bother in-laws truck and he asked me to do the job, I'm just trying to get an idea of what kind of tools will be needed for the job! Other than that is it just a standard brake job as far as the pads and rotors are concerned?

Thanks again!