<![CDATA[Lexus GS300 Rotors...]]>My rotors are EXTREMELY warped so I finally broke down and bought new rotors/pads for the lexus. I unbolted and removed everything down to the rotors only to find out the rotors are pressure fit (by the looks of it) to the hub itself. Is there a special tool to remove the rotor or what exactly do I need to do this? There is no way I'm taking it to Toyota or some stealership to have them do it...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/14608/lexus-gs300-rotors...RSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 09:59:51 GMTTue, 22 Jul 2008 19:12:33 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:02:47 GMT]]>Got the fronts off today...it took 8mm x 1.25 pitch as Wes and I both suspected at first. I got 8mmx1, 7mmx1, and neither worked, tried the 8mmx1.25 again with penetrating oil and it went and BAM, rotor popped off. Thanks for the help guys! Rears are tomorrow.

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weshole;228285 wrote:
Oh and Troy.... IM NOT CHUCK!!!

LOL sorry Wes, all the uber sweet Chuckles avatars got me all messed up.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216863https://fargostreet.com/post/216863Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:56:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:52:34 GMT]]>Go buy a big bottle of anti-seize and don't be afraid to use it on the new stuff. Clean off any rust and corrosion with a wire brush and then use anti-seize where the rotor contacts the hub.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216860https://fargostreet.com/post/216860Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:52:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:52:40 GMT]]>Oh and Troy.... IM NOT CHUCK!!!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216851https://fargostreet.com/post/216851Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:52:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:53:17 GMT]]>Here's a couple links that might help: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270085&highlight=remove+rotors
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147021&highlight=remove+rotor+threads

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216827https://fargostreet.com/post/216827Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:53:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:45:56 GMT]]>Actually, if you're putting new rotors on, just get a BFH and beat the hell out of the rotor from the back side, it should come off.

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integra_gsr98;228245 wrote:
Do the new rotors have the same hole?
No they don't, which also has me concerned...

treimche;228254 wrote:
Are the holes just too rusty to thread the bolts into? The 8x1.25 that Chuck said is very common. Do you have an account on the Club Lexus forum? There's tons of good info on there.

I thought of that too. I shot some penetrating oil in them, making sure none got on the rotor/pad surface, and then threw the wheels back on and will let it sit til I get more info from either Club Lexus or Svx. I'll test out some more tomorrow and see if they go in easier...I just don't want to screw up the threading on the rotor and completely FUBAR it.

zbrown;228256 wrote:
If it is like anything i have ever been around the splines/knurling on the wheel studs are engaged in the hub... screw a nut on and hit the studs back and it should damn near fall apart

though in the pic it doesn't look like the splines/knurling engage in the hub as the studs don't even look centered in the holes
:icon_scratch::icon_scratch: I'm not following but that doesn't take much for it to happen to me...

I did call Corwin Toyota and talked to somebody in service asking if there was anything special you had to do or any tools needed. He said he'd call me back in a few minutes...well...4-5 hours later I still didn't get a call so we will see what tomorrow brings. I'm done caring about it today, as long as it's working by the time snow is falling I'll be good.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216823https://fargostreet.com/post/216823Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:45:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:40:38 GMT]]>If it is like anything i have ever been around the splines/knurling on the wheel studs are engaged in the hub... screw a nut on and hit the studs back and it should damn near fall apart

though in the pic it doesn't look like the splines/knurling engage in the hub as the studs don't even look centered in the holes

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216822https://fargostreet.com/post/216822Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:40:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:40:25 GMT]]>Are the holes just too rusty to thread the bolts into? The 8x1.25 that Chuck said is very common. Do you have an account on the Club Lexus forum? There's tons of good info on there.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216820https://fargostreet.com/post/216820Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:40:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:38:17 GMT]]>Do the new rotors have the same hole?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216811https://fargostreet.com/post/216811Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:38:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:01:15 GMT]]>Those are what I bought 😕

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216796https://fargostreet.com/post/216796Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:01:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:59:16 GMT]]>It's a shot in the dark. But, basing off the pictures.... I'd go with an 8mm x 1.25 pitch.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216795https://fargostreet.com/post/216795Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:59:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:30:13 GMT]]>Any chance you or someone else (hoping SVXAL reads this since I believe he works in the Toyota service dept) knows the dimensions of the bolts that will fit in those holes? I just spent $3 on bolts I thought MIGHT fit but didn't...this is getting really old and gay. I wish it was like the mustang that you could just take the old ones off and put the new ones on...of course things can't be that simple!

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]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216791https://fargostreet.com/post/216791Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:55:01 GMT]]>No problem. Hope it helps.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216781https://fargostreet.com/post/216781Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:55:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:29:07 GMT]]>I think it is the 2 12mm bolt design...I just found a link talking about that. I'll see if we have any laying around. Thanks wes!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/216780https://fargostreet.com/post/216780Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:29:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Lexus GS300 Rotors... on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:08:41 GMT]]>What year? If it's the design I'm thinking, there should be 2 holes over and above the wheel stud holes that have threads in them directly across from one another. If so, find a few metric bolts to match the thread at least an inch long and screw them in. As you screw them in, it separates the rotor from the hub and they will just fall off. If it is not that design, you will need at least a slide hammer to get them off and it isn't gonna be fun to do. If that's the case, bite the bullet and bring it to a shop.

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