is the torx screw on the front rotors necessary?

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I need to replace the front rotors on my 2014 buick lacrosse, and I can't get the torx screw loose? Can I drill it out? Will it damage anything if I do?

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is the torx screw on the front rotors necessary?

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I need to replace the front rotors on my 2014 buick lacrosse, and I can't get the torx screw loose? Can I drill it out? Will it damage anything if I do?

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in Perkasie PA

Jun 24, 2019

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pushrodon Jun 24, 2019

It won’t hurt anything as long as you don’t drill too deeply.. The brake rotor retaining screw does help prevent any foreign particles such as rust, etc from dropping between the rotor and hub flange when wheels are removed, say for instance tire rotations.. However MANY vehicles aren’t equipped with that particular retaining screw - personally I would do whatever it takes to get the vehicle back on the road - safely - that screw isn’t really a safety feature.

pushrodon Jun 24, 2019

Particulates that ‘may’ get lodged between the brake rotor and hub flange can cause lateral runout which will have the same affect as a warped brake rotor.. This isn’t a real big concern- but just be aware it ‘can’ happen.

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