Brake rotor removal

Use an impact wrnch. I have taken boots off with just a breaker bar but have also snapped bolts off rotors because of too much torque. I think they use white loctite on the bolts.

I'd put the correct 1/2 drive Metric hex socket in an impact driver and hit with engineers hammer before anything,
and use WD40 or similar.
or you will strip them.


Clean those threads before reinstalling.

Good video by Sportbike Track Gear about this exact subject on the R3.

I sheared off the head of one of the rotor bolts when I was trying to remove my front rotor. Take your time and don't force it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjD8v2Pbvvc

Thelmen said:

Picked up my r3 today(hooray!) but it has quite a bit of work to do on it. I am trying to get these brake rotors off and they do not budge, read about how most people get them off but I was wondering if anyone had any hands on experience with this and the process/tools used. Thanks!

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Brake rotor bolts are installed at the factory with a good amount of loctite for safety reasons. If your bolts are not breaking loose using the standard methods, I recommend using a propane torch to heat the bolt area (ive had to do this many times). It doesnt take long at all and it will melt/break apart the loctite making it very easy to remove the bolts without damage.

Aufitt said:

engineers hammer

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Lol, does that mean sledge hammer. Huh, so it's actually a thing, and refers to railroad engineers.

xorbe said:

Lol, does that mean sledge hammer. Huh, so it's actually a thing, and refers to railroad engineers.

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If you can't fix it with a hammer then it must be an electrical problem.:nerd:

xorbe said:

Lol, does that mean sledge hammer. Huh, so it's actually a thing, and refers to railroad engineers.

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I think he meant a 450g ball peinhammer :nerd:
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