Accent 2001 - Brakes + Wheel Screw Cap?

Discussion in 'Hyundai Accent' started by steve.ravioli, Feb 26, 2005.

  1. I have a 2001 Accent(51,000 miles).

    There is a scraping sound in the rear, right wheel only when i brake.
    It is only this wheel and occured right after i tried to vigorously
    back out of a snowbank in Brooklyn. So when trying to inspect to
    determine if a piece of dirt/debris is on the disc or if the pads are
    worn, i came upon the trouble of removing the wheel screw (a brass
    phillips-head screw holding a wheel cap covering the disc). The screw
    is incredibly soft (it's stripping easily) yet near impossible to get
    out. i tried screwdrivers and sockets.

    My questions are:
    - what is the best method for removing this screw without completely
    stripping it?

    - if i do strip it , how do i remove the screw ultimately (without
    going to a shop if i dont have to)? vice grips? drill it out?

    - how do i find the best replacement screw?

    - the braking/decellerating is seemingly unaffected (doesnt jerk nor
    pull to the side, etc). what do you think the odds are that i have
    debris in there and not a worn pad? If a worn pad, is it wise to
    replace the pads on either side of the car at the same time?

    Thanks to anyone who can address any of the above.

    - Steve R.
     
    steve.ravioli, Feb 26, 2005
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  2. steve.ravioli

    Jim Vatunz Guest

    I wish my 2001 Accent had disc rear brakes. I've only ever heard of
    drum brakes on the rear.
    The trick for removing any screw that has been fastened by asians is
    to use an impact driver, or at the very least the correct sized
    screwdriver, which in this case is likely a #3 phillips head instead
    of the more common #2.
    Looks like you'll have to drill it out now.
    Be a good idea to check the suspension control arms in case you've
    bent them.

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    Jim Vatunz, Feb 26, 2005
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  3. I was working on my '00 Accent brakes yesterday. 82,995 miles and I
    had to change the front pads for the first time. I hope the Bendix
    pads purchased from Advance Auto Parts last as long.

    Checked the rear shoes. It took two whacks on the impact driver and
    the drum screw was turning freely. They look like they are good for
    another 10-20K miles.
     
    screwtape iii, Feb 28, 2005
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