I am trying to install a pair of new front rotors. 2000 DII. Are the rotors supposed to just slide into the drive flange? The photo shows how far I can slide the rotor in. The new rotors are very tight, I will need to hammer them hard if I want them to go in any further.

 

Cant be to sure about what you have but that looks like you got the wrong rotors. You should never have to hammer them on.

 

yeah man they definitely go in further than that. what/where did you get the rotors from?

 

Thanks for the reply! A friend gave them to me when he sold his DII. They are genuine, came in boxes with LR logos and stickers.

https://www.carpartsdiscount.com/aut...ml?3593=103111

I just ordered a pair of Brembo front rotors hope they will fit.

 

is there rust or other corrosion where the wheel meets the hub? Maybe you just need to run some emery cloth over it.

 

I just replaced my rear rotors and had a similar challenge...

Assuming that you've got the right rotors etc...

...clean off whatever rust, corrosion, build-up and dirt on the flange...
...use emery cloth, wire brush, and some elbow grease...
...put some high temp grease/lubricant on the flange/inner dia of the rotor (sparingly)...
...after cleaning, it'll probably still be a bit of tight/snug fit...
...if it's clean and still too snug to easily slip/slide into place with your hands...
(using common sense etc)....
...to save your hands from getting beat up and bruised, use a rubber mallet or nylon hammer to "gently" tap the rotor around the edges near lugs/studs and slowly work the rotor into place (alternating where you tap/hit like when you tighten your wheels lug nuts and working your way around the edge of the rotor etc)...
... something is wrong if you need to use more than light - moderate hits with the rubber mallet...
... all is good if you're working your way around the rotor and slowly moving/working the rotor into place...
...if it's not moving, the flange is still too dirty or the rotor is binding/sticking to the flange and going on unevenly cuz it's getting pushed on unevenly...
...use common sense or a feeler gauge to make sure the rotor is fully seated into place etc...

Cheers,

Thomas

 

I just did all 4 rotors/pads on my '04 and all I had to do was give it a wiggle and a little tap with a rubber mallet.

 

You can also use the lug nuts and an air ratchet to help drive the rotor on. That was my technique and it worked out fine. It did not put up much resistance. I bet the center circle on the hub is corroded and you just need to gently wire brush it off or 100grit sand paper.