rear disk removal

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Forgive this n00b question, but how do I remove the rear disks on a R33 S2? I've tried everything I can think of. I'm not sure if there just on there really tight, or there is some trick to it..

And is there an R33 service manual on the net somewhere?

Thanks!

[SteveL]

Forgive this n00b question, but how do I remove the rear disks on a R33 S2? I've tried everything I can think of. I'm not sure if there just on there really tight, or there is some trick to it..

Is the handbrake off ??

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Is the handbrake off ??

Well the tricky part is that there not actually on the car. I have the whole hub and axel off (from another car).

It still has the handbrake cable attatched. I can put force on it to make it release.

[SteveL]

Well the tricky part is that there not actually on the car. I have the whole hub and axel off (from another car).

It still has the handbrake cable attatched. I can put force on it to make it release.

Handbrake should release if the cable isn't connected (to the lever in the car).

Factory discs have 2 threaded holes in the hub area. The idea is that you screw a bolt into each and tighten them in turn - thread is 8mm or 6mm, just a standard bolt. That gradually 'draws' the disc off the hub. There's also a large inspection hole through which you can access the handbrake mechanism and back-off the internal brake shoes.

Aftermarket discs usually don't have any of these holes, which makes things a bit hard. Best thing to do would be soak everything in WD40 or similar and then use a rubber mallet to wack the back of the disc in the area where the caliper is normally located. Try rotating the disc to expose different areas. Hopefully that will loosen the disc.

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Handbrake should release if the cable isn't connected (to the lever in the car).

Factory discs have 2 threaded holes in the hub area.   The idea is that you screw a bolt into each and tighten them in turn - thread is 8mm or 6mm, just a standard bolt.   That gradually 'draws' the disc off the hub.    There's also a large inspection hole through which you can access the handbrake mechanism and back-off the internal brake shoes.

Aftermarket discs usually don't have any of these holes, which makes things a bit hard.   Best thing to do would be soak everything in WD40 or similar and then use a rubber mallet to wack the back of the disc in the area where the caliper is normally located.  Try rotating the disc to expose different areas.  Hopefully that will loosen the disc.

Cheers Steve. I'll just keep doing what i've been doing then - perhaps more WD40