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Subject:Re: Changing Front Rotors
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Mon, 27 Dec 2004 15:33:45 -0500

The front rotors (oops, you haven't modified your Syncro like I have,
so you ONLY have front rotors ;) are held in by a phillips screw. Use
the proper size screwdriver to remove it. If it won't budge, don't
force it, or you'll have to cut it off, which is a real pain. Once you
have removed the screw, the rotors are just held in by friction. Tap
them off with a hammer (light taps, please) work your way around, and
it should come right off.

South African Big Brakes don't have the screw, and are held on only
with friction.

On Dec 27, 2004, at 2:13 PM, John Satnat wrote:

> My 87 Syncro GL has a warped front rotor.  I've got new ones, checked
> my Bentley, took off the wheel and lifted caliper up, and encountered
> a retainer  (I guess) for the rotor. Will someone tell me what else I
> have to remove?
> jsatnat@netscape.com
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