On Aug 14, 11:44 am, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> >> If you remove those four bolts you mention, all you will do is make
> >> the rotor loose; the rotor is behind the hub, which is pressed on to
> >> the steering knuckle. The hub needs to be pressed off the knuckle
> >> before the rotor can be removed. The pressing part is NOT a DIY job.
>
> > Well it really did seem like the plate with four 12 or 14mm head
> > bolts(not phillips screw type) holds the studs.
>
> It does. It's just that that "plate" is the hub, which is pressed on to
> the knuckle along with the wheel bearing. You can't remove that "plate"
> just by undoing the bolts you see there.

Ah...I catch you now. So the plate is press onto the hub. bummer.

> > For what it's worth, shops are quoting $30 parts/labor, so I imagine
> > it's easier than those other hondas with a hub/knuckle deal.
>
> Then maybe there IS room to hammer the stud out the back without
> removing the hub. The rotor does have reliefs around the studs, so it
> would only depend on there being clearance between the knuckle and the
> hub so the studs can be withdrawn out the back.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Thanks for that additional info. I guess I'll mirror behind the rotor
and see if I can see the stud holes and where the knuckle comes into
play. Then whack way. Assuming I get it out, how do I get the new
one squished into the plate? I think I read somewhere where I can put
an open ended lug nut and crank it down. I don't have one...but I can
pick one up.

-joe