boardingnath997
Monza
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- 28 Sep 2016
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Undertook some DIY today - replacing front rotors and pads. Have done it before on other cars however first time with the Porsche. Didn't take long to run into my first issue. Even with an impact driver, I couldn't get the screws that hold the rotor to the hub. I ended up have to drill the face off it to get the rotor off. Problem was I then couldn't get the whole screw out and I didn't really have the right equipment to rebore the hole. Anyway I made the decision to put it all back together without these screws. Made it a little bit more difficult to get the wheel back on as there was a bit of movement in the rotor, but it seemed OK once the wheel was on. I've since double checked that the wheel is sitting flush with the rotor and triple checked wheel bolt tourques. I've also taken it for a drive and it seems fine. My thinking is that the wheel bolts hold it all together anyway??
My question to the pro's is - Is it OK to run without the screws?
Oh, and 3 of the dampening plates wouldn't come out. Was worried about forcing the issue and damaging the pistons so just decided to re-use. Less worried about this issue.
I will get it all sorted whenever it is in the shop again.
My question to the pro's is - Is it OK to run without the screws?
Oh, and 3 of the dampening plates wouldn't come out. Was worried about forcing the issue and damaging the pistons so just decided to re-use. Less worried about this issue.
I will get it all sorted whenever it is in the shop again.