2005 rear rotor star wheel

4hannons · #1 10-26-2009, 06:32 PM

Hi All,

Changing rotors today...I cannot get that little star wheel to move, no matter how hard I try. Anybody know how an easy way to turn the little star wheel?

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Paralyzer · #2 10-26-2009, 06:40 PM

star wheel? you mean the tool used to push in the caliper piston? if so your caliper is most likely seized. Was it difficult to remove the caliper?

4hannons · #3 10-26-2009, 06:44 PM

The caliper came off easily. The rotor has not. There is a star wheel located on the backing plate behind a rubber plug, this allows access to the emergency brake adjusters.

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exitwound · #4 10-26-2009, 07:09 PM

HAHA! I just did this job over the weekend. I had to soak them in PB Blaster then I used a small flathead screwdriver to get them to turn. The rotor was just not going to come off without loosening them up too. PITA but has to be done.

4hannons · #5 10-26-2009, 08:46 PM

Thanks exitwound. So did you put PB just around the star wheel or did you spray the whole rotor and e-brake?

exitwound · #6 10-26-2009, 10:34 PM

Just on the starwheel

4hannons · #7 10-31-2009, 06:33 PM

I sprayed PB this week and let it sit until today. AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHH!!! Still can't turn that star wheel. Now I am wondering if I am turning it in the right direction. Working on the passenger side rear rotor, I am pushing out on the top. Is this correct?