Continued 96 Rotor prolem

Djpgmc5.74x4 · 07-25-2008, 10:26 AM

There doesn't seem to be any threaded holes on this assembly. I have attached pictures. Am I missing something?

stumpuller454 · 07-25-2008, 10:40 AM

Hey man, are you trying to replace the rotors or the bearings? either way you need to press the studs out to seperate them, use a punch and hammer, perferably a brass punch, OH and wear some saftey glasses, a little heads up! (MIGHT also want to remove the abs sensor to avoid damadge when pushing out the studs, its a pain i know but could save you some $$$....

Djpgmc5.74x4 · 07-25-2008, 10:46 AM

Trying to replace the rotors.

Djpgmc5.74x4 · 07-25-2008, 10:54 AM

Stumpuller454, You rock. Thanks Information is Power..... You guys here on the forum kick much ***. I truly appreciate it .

scavanger · 07-31-2008, 07:51 PM

I would spend the little they cost and install new studs .

Scav.

Chango · 03-03-2009, 04:21 AM

I have been looking for info on front rotor replacing for my 1996 chevy k2500. The rotors just don't come off after removing the caliper. It must be the same as the GMC shown here? So I must remove the whole wheel and punch out the studs from the back or is it possible while the wheel is installed?
Thanks for any info

leolkfrm · 03-03-2009, 05:12 AM

Welcome to the forum!
I see you searched and found you answer in an old post. Yes you must take the nut off, pull the whole hub assembly off then knock the studs out, a long drift works well. check the bearing before pulling it apart, if it is at all rough feeling change both

Chango · 03-03-2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the confirmation. Not sure what a drift is and how about reassembly ( the studs). Just wack them back in?
Thanks

bradrhale · 03-03-2009, 11:38 AM

im sure a drift in the terminology that he used it in refers to a long punch. the studs do not necessary beat back in. they can be but pull themselves back in when you reattach the tire.

Chango · 03-03-2009, 12:40 PM

Ok, I'm starting to see the light. One last clarification. Is it possible to punch out the studs, swap rotors and reinstall studs without removing the wheel from the axle. Seems like it might be
Thanks

07-25-2008, 10:26 AM	#1
Djpgmc5.74x4 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 10	Continued 96 Rotor prolem There doesn't seem to be any threaded holes on this assembly. I have attached pictures. Am I missing something? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Djpgmc5.74x4; 07-25-2008 at 10:36 AM. Reason: spelling

07-25-2008, 10:40 AM	#2
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	Hey man, are you trying to replace the rotors or the bearings? either way you need to press the studs out to seperate them, use a punch and hammer, perferably a brass punch, OH and wear some saftey glasses, a little heads up! (MIGHT also want to remove the abs sensor to avoid damadge when pushing out the studs, its a pain i know but could save you some $$$.... __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"

03-03-2009, 04:21 AM	#6
Chango Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	Same for chevy k2500? I have been looking for info on front rotor replacing for my 1996 chevy k2500. The rotors just don't come off after removing the caliper. It must be the same as the GMC shown here? So I must remove the whole wheel and punch out the studs from the back or is it possible while the wheel is installed? Thanks for any info

03-03-2009, 05:12 AM	#7
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Welcome to the forum! I see you searched and found you answer in an old post. Yes you must take the nut off, pull the whole hub assembly off then knock the studs out, a long drift works well. check the bearing before pulling it apart, if it is at all rough feeling change both __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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07-25-2008, 10:46 AM	#3
Djpgmc5.74x4 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 10	Trying to replace the rotors.

07-25-2008, 10:54 AM	#4
Djpgmc5.74x4 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 10	Stumpuller454, You rock. Thanks Information is Power..... You guys here on the forum kick much ***. I truly appreciate it .

07-31-2008, 07:51 PM	#5
scavanger Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 262	I would spend the little they cost and install new studs . Scav.

03-03-2009, 10:42 AM	#8
Chango Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks for the confirmation. Not sure what a drift is and how about reassembly ( the studs). Just wack them back in? Thanks

03-03-2009, 11:38 AM	#9
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	im sure a drift in the terminology that he used it in refers to a long punch. the studs do not necessary beat back in. they can be but pull themselves back in when you reattach the tire.

03-03-2009, 12:40 PM	#10
Chango Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	Ok, I'm starting to see the light. One last clarification. Is it possible to punch out the studs, swap rotors and reinstall studs without removing the wheel from the axle. Seems like it might be Thanks

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