1997 Honda Civic Brake Rotor Removal

1997 HONDA CIVIC
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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NORMANDC66
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My front brake rotors are stuck! I tried to lightly tap it with a hammer and it didn't even budge. I noticed 2 Phillip's screws on the old rotors. Do they have to be unscrewed for the rotor to come off?
Jul 16, 2008 at 11:52 PM
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[quote:abc5d09a9d="normandc66"]Brakes problem
1997 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 80000 miles
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My front brake rotors are stuck! I tried to lightly tap it with a hammer and it didn't even budge. I noticed 2 Phillip's screws on the old rotors. Do they have to be unscrewed for the rotor to come off?[/quote:abc5d09a9d]

Yes they do. Just make sure you have the right size or you will strip the head.
Jul 16, 2008 at 11:56 PM
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