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Old 01-11-2009, 05:47 PM
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Do I need this part??

On the front rotors, I noticed this bolt sitting there. It seems like it is meant to help with getting the rotors off the car if they are stuck/corroded on. Is there any harm in removing it (as far as I can tell, it's not holding anything in place)?

it's the 6th that is a bit closer to the center in the pictures



And here is is by itself (sorry it's blurry):

Old 01-11-2009, 05:59 PM
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Dude, thats the flux capacitor you never want to touch or remove it.
Old 01-11-2009, 06:02 PM
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If i remember correctly you do not need that bolt, but I cant remember what its function is for though, do u have a sport?
Old 01-11-2009, 06:13 PM
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Yes, it's a Sport. Flux Capacitor.. That's why I'm stuck in 2009...
I really think it's just a bolt with a spacer; you would remove the spacer to forcethe rotor off the axle. I took it off, because my new winter wheels were not fitting, I don't see any problems, just wanted to make sure that all 4 wheels don't pop off at 100mph+..
Old 01-11-2009, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sxt173
Yes, it's a Sport. Flux Capacitor.. That's why I'm stuck in 2009...
I really think it's just a bolt with a spacer; you would remove the spacer to forcethe rotor off the axle. I took it off, because my new winter wheels were not fitting, I don't see any problems, just wanted to make sure that all 4 wheels don't pop off at 100mph+..

No your fine, I remember previous post about rims not fitting and the advice was to remove that bolt. hold on let me find the thread.
Old 01-11-2009, 06:25 PM
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Here ya go! Confirmed that you do not need that bolt! Good luck

https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...ing-front.html
Old 01-11-2009, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO
Here ya go! Confirmed that you do not need that bolt! Good luck

https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...ing-front.html
Thanks!!
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No prob!
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yup that bolt helps you get the rotor off... when you need to in the future just pop it back on
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