taking the rear brake rotor off the spindle

2000 HONDA ACCORD

133,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

RIEBE123

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I just have a general question in reference to taking the rear brake rotor off the spindle in order to replace the rear bearing hub assembly. There are screws holding the rotor on and I cannot get them loose-tried heat/chisel/PB blaster/impact driver/end punch nothing budged them. I need them off in order to remove the rotor to get to the assembly. My question is, how important are these screws since the rotor is held on by the caliper? Also, can I simply drill them out and not replace them?

Sep 10, 2018 at 5:20 AM

SQM

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Hello,

The purpose of those screws is to keep the rotor in place during assembly.
Those screws do not have to be installed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-wheel-bearings-and-seals

I have attached the rotor and bearing replacement procedures below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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