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This article is from the VW
Technical FAQ, by with numerous contributions by Jan
Vandenbrande others.
71 How do I remove the screw that holds the front rotor in place?
A: If a screwdriver & liquid wrench does not work, try an impact screwdriver.
It's a screwdriver that makes a 1/4 turn when hit by a hammer.
Tip: When changing the rotors, make sure you put a bundle of anti-seize on
the inside of the new rotors so they do not get stuck to the hub.
Also remove as much rust and gunk so that the rotors seat well.
I had to take mine off the hard way: Heat until red, cool with cold water,
hammer and use a pry bar.
Also make sure you antiseize the screw that holds the rotor in place. If
the head is messed up you can try reslotting, but chances are it won't help
either.
If the screw head is messed up be extremely careful with those easy-offs/
screw or tap extractors.
When they break, you cannot get them out.
Andy's recommendation is to drill out the screw with the right diameter
drill instead, rethread, and put in a new screw of a larger diameter. You
don't want to make the hole too big either, though you could use a thread-
locker to come back to the original size.
Note that that screw is not vital! It only holds the rotor temporarily in
place until the wheel bolts torque the rim/rotor/hub sandwich together.
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