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Old 10-16-2015, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BillGrissom View Post
I changed front rotors on my 1985 10 years ago and don't recall having to remove the hub. Indeed, I checked the wheel bearings several years ago and know that was the first time because I noticed the "clamp nut" instead of the "cotter-pin castle nut" on my old Mopars.

Like many Euro cars, the rotor is secured to the front of the hub w/ a large Phillips-head screw. You might need penetrating oil and an impact screw-driver to free it. If you end up having to drill it out, I doubt that screw is needed and was just a factory aid. Most American factories used a thin push washer you can break off and toss. The wheel studs secure the rotor. A missing screw would very slightly affect wheel balance though.
nope...

the rotor is bolted to the hub from the inside... the hub has to come off.

the 201 and 124 were the first mb's with the rotor held on with a set screw.
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