Guys a quick question for you, I've changed my discs and pads on the front yesterday and one of those screws in the disc had rounded off so I tried drilling it out and am now left with half a screw in the hub. Do I really need the screws in the disc in first place or can i safely drive without them in? Surely the wheel does a good enough job at holding the disc on, that how it works on every mondeo I've ever worked on.
Brake disc screws
- Thread starter Dave04
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Thanks that what i was hoping, i cant see what job they do in the first place.
TBO Dave I wouldn't like to say.
But for ref again use a impact screwdriver to get the screws out again.
What you can do is drill the half screw out compleaty and tap out a new thread.
I can't remember what it's called but there is a resign kit you can buy for this job
But for ref again use a impact screwdriver to get the screws out again.
What you can do is drill the half screw out compleaty and tap out a new thread.
I can't remember what it's called but there is a resign kit you can buy for this job
Jon_G
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My Toyota doesn't have screws holding the front discs on, so I'd leave it. But be careful when you take the wheel off, as that's when the screw does perform a function!
barneyrubble
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should be okay if you tighten the wheel nuts enough as they will hold the disc on. the screws are more about making sure the disc goes on straight and level to avoid run out
what's left of the screw won't make any difference to taking the wheel on and off
what's left of the screw won't make any difference to taking the wheel on and off
freddofrog
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^ depends if you used a "PH" (Philips) or a "PZ" (Pozidriv) style of bit, also the size
PH2 is slightly too small, PH3 is a better fit once it hammers into the screw head
PZ2 might also work better than a PH2.
PH2 is slightly too small, PH3 is a better fit once it hammers into the screw head
PZ2 might also work better than a PH2.
freddofrog
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edgeoftime
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As JOHN G says be careful when removing wheel, especially if alloys, they tend to get a bit stuck on, and the man at the tyre station may hit it a bit too hard with his sledge hammer, bringing the caliper holder off with the whole shebang. Or worse, like breaking the bracket that the ***embly bolts onto. One screw is better than no screw, but two is preferable.
Terry124
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The disc screws are fitted to ensure that the discs are held firmly to the hub.
With the wheels fitted the car in my opinion is no dangerous to drive, however whenever the wheels are removed there is the possibility that debri may get between the disc and hub flange which would lead to brake judder.
If the heads has sheared off level with the hub, try using a small centre punch to tap the remaining screw to see if it will turn out.
Nwxt option is to drill in the centre of the bolt and try and eezie out, though screws are fairly small.
Last option is to drill out and retap a new thread.
Above is not hard if you have the tools and want to return it to Honda spec.
Failing that leave as is
With the wheels fitted the car in my opinion is no dangerous to drive, however whenever the wheels are removed there is the possibility that debri may get between the disc and hub flange which would lead to brake judder.
If the heads has sheared off level with the hub, try using a small centre punch to tap the remaining screw to see if it will turn out.
Nwxt option is to drill in the centre of the bolt and try and eezie out, though screws are fairly small.
Last option is to drill out and retap a new thread.
Above is not hard if you have the tools and want to return it to Honda spec.
Failing that leave as is