R&R two screws on front rotors

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JAKESJAKES
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2000 Honda Accord Ex-6 3.0L 4 dr sedan---

First time changing my front rotors and front brakes. Can I R&R the front two rotor screws on each front rotor without buying a "special tool"? I tried with a large Phillips screwdriver, but no luck. Suggestions? Thank you for your help.
Oct 10, 2006 at 6:19 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Here is the deal. You can try a huge phillips bit and a wrench to crack them open. I would suggest a little "liquid wrench" sprayed on first and let soak in. Another that works real well is an impact screwdriver. Very cheap that you hit with a hammer to force the screw to turn.

If by chance you twist them off you can drill them out and retap OR as a last resort skip the screws and as is obvious the rim easily holds the rotor in place.
Oct 11, 2006 at 6:20 AM
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[quote:bf2a61cd67="Bruce Hunt"]Here is the deal. You can try a huge phillips bit and a wrench to crack them open. I would suggest a little "liquid wrench" sprayed on first and let soak in. Another that works real well is an impact screwdriver. Very cheap that you hit with a hammer to force the screw to turn.

If by chance you twist them off you can drill them out and retap OR as a last resort skip the screws and as is obvious the rim easily holds the rotor in place.[/quote:bf2a61cd67]

Bruce-thank you.
Oct 11, 2006 at 6:36 AM
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