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I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey and need to change the front ...
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I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey and need to change the front rotors and pads. The #3 screws holding on the rotors are impossible to get out and I have after several attempts stripped the heads.. I assume I need to drill these out...Do I need re-install after? I have never seen screws holding the rotor (usually held on by the caliper... I plan on drilling the heads off the screws but not replacing them... Help....

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March 11 6:38 PM (10 minutes and 1 second later)
         
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Hi, I have had the same issue before and didn't put them back all they really do is hold the rotor on the car so you can install the caliper back on without fighting them .There is no safety issue if you don't, the wheel once on will keep it flush on the hub. For years they never used them and now some cars do some cars don't. thanks if you need more help please let me know


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March 11 6:41 PM (3 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
Thanks.. That's what I thought but it's nice to have confirmation... I can't undertsand why they did this but it just adds 15 mintutes...sucks..

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