Brake rotor set screw missing

**sacandagaD** · 07-23-2015 07:16 AM

I just noticed that one of the screws that hold the brake rotor to the hub is missing. The part costs like .99 cents but $ 6.00 to ship, and I'm 30 minutes from the dealer. I would assume the screw is nothing too special and can be sourced at a well stocked hardware store.

Anyone know the size offhand?

**elewsader** · 07-23-2015 07:25 AM

the screw is not necessary, it's primarily for assembly line process.

**infinkc** · 07-23-2015 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by elewsader

the screw is not necessary, it's primarily for assembly line process.

2nd, no rush to put that in, it only helps for install, the wheel is pressing the rotor to the hub.

**sacandagaD** · 07-23-2015 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by infinkc

2nd, no rush to put that in, it only helps for install, the wheel is pressing the rotor to the hub.

Thanks for the reassurance, I figured it was OK as long as the rotor was flush on the hub.

**drob23** · 07-23-2015 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by sacandagaD

Thanks for the reassurance, I figured it was OK as long as the rotor was flush on the hub.

It also prevents the rotor from rotating while you are changing wheels, and thus misaligning the hub holes from the rotor ones. Like the others mentioned the rotor is secured via the main wheel lugs.

**shadycrew31** · 07-23-2015 08:34 AM

After a short while the rotors should be mechanically welded to the hub. I had to use a 3lb sledge to get mine off.

**sacandagaD** · 07-23-2015 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by shadycrew31

After a short while the rotors should be mechanically welded to the hub. I had to use a 3lb sledge to get mine off.

+1, I'm pretty sure I am going to have that issue when I change my pads/rotors in the next month. It wasn't loose.

**mr shickadance** · 07-23-2015 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by shadycrew31

After a short while the rotors should be mechanically welded to the hub. I had to use a 3lb sledge to get mine off.

it shouldn't if you put some antiseize all over the hub prior to install

**Need4Speed** · 07-23-2015 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by elewsader

the screw is not necessary, it's primarily for assembly line process.

agreed not necessary

**shadycrew31** · 07-23-2015 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by mr shickadance

it shouldn't if you put some antiseize all over the hub prior to install

True, I didn't have any handy on my last rotor change. I've done that before in other cars though it works pretty well, I usually dont think about those things until later lol.

**miztahsparklez** · 07-23-2015 12:29 PM

I've also noticed that hitting the rotor with a dead blow hammer towards the car actually works better than hammering away.

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**apexit1** · 07-23-2015 12:56 PM

The biggest reason I use them is to help line up the holes in the rotor with the hub. Once the wheels on it wont be doing anything.

**shadycrew31** · 07-23-2015 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by miztahsparklez

I've also noticed that hitting the rotor with a dead blow hammer towards the car actually works better than hammering away.

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Most definitely, you also get a better angle.

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