Say, I am removing my wheels today to replace the brake pads, paint the calipers and install my new whells and tires from the Tire Rack.

The car is up on jack stands and while the left front wheel came off with no problem, the right front wheel, even with all the lock nuts removed won't come free from the spindle.

Is there something else that needs to be loosened on the right front wheel in order to remove it?

Thanks

 

Hank,

You may want to try and wiggle the wheel a bit. Maybe use a rubber mallet. It seems that a bit of rust(?) builds up between whee at times. Hope this helps...

 

dandp, yup that did it thanks!

You know its funny both left side wheels fell right off but the two right side wheels needed some 'persuasion'

 

Too much hard core cornering maybe?

 

>>Too much hard core cornering maybe?

We drive on the right side of the road, and coincedentally puddles love the shoulders of todays crowned roads!

just my .02

Alex

 

hank...
i can't wait to see the pics!

 

Hi Hank,
Are you machining or replacing the rotors?? How many miles on your MINI ??
Show us the pics and tell us how the whole process went for you !!
Best Regards,
Ron

 

hanks car has been my inspiration from day one
i finally got the new scoop as well

cant wait to see the pics :smile: