01 Santa Fe Rotors

I'm trying to replace the front and rear rotors and pads on a 2001
Santa Fe (6cyl,awd,16" tires), After numerous attempts, with a hand
impact driver, to loosen
the 2 screws holding the rotor on the screwheads finally sheared off.
My question : are the screws required? I have to order the screws
because dealer doesn't stock them. I would hate to have to drill and
tap the holes for nothing. Thank you in advance

 

My two Classic SAAB 900's use small flat head Phillips screws affixing
the rotor to the hub. These can be a real bear to removed also, but
I've never sheared one in the removal process. Lately, the Brembo
replacement rotors I've purchased include these screws - thankfully.

Are they required? Most likely, otherwise they wouldn't include them
in the design. It's probably due to the type of caliper used. On my
Dodge Caravan, the rotor is not affixed to the hub by screws, but the
caliper design is totally different to the SAAB.

Maybe Hyundaitech will post an answer here for you??

Good luck,
Don

 

Thanks... I hope Hyundaitech is reading!!

 

You're alright to leave them off. But make sure the stubs don't interfere
with installation. You may still need to cut and grind them flush or
drill them out.

 

" My question : are the screws required? I have to order the screws
because dealer doesn't stock them. I would hate to have to drill and
tap the holes for nothing. Thank you in advance "

No they are not required, and the holes on the replacement rotors(if
you get non-hyundai rotors) usually do not line up with the existing
holes in the hub anyway.

The wheel lugs will sandwich the rotor into position just fine.
Also..you may find out that your vehicle has three sets of brakes(!). I
just helped a friend change the rear rotors and pads on a V6 sonata and
the emergency brake consists of brake shoes on the inboard surface of
the rear 'rotor', which is basically a combination rotor and drum. If
your vehicle is the same you will -not- need a special tool to screw
the piston back into the caliper.

Chris

 

any pics of ur saab's?
i lovem =-)

 

Thanks for your input.