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Old 08-12-2008, 06:44 PM
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Going crazy looking for the correct name of the star like washer that goes around the wheel stud that holds the rotor tight. Google aint helping.
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Old 08-12-2008, 07:01 PM
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not sure, try gm parts direct. They usually have some good illustrations.
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They are called push nuts
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Going crazy looking for the correct name of the star like washer that goes around the wheel stud that holds the rotor tight. Google aint helping.
It's called a Pain in the *** ... and should NEVER be used!
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errrr....push locks? and you don't need them. they hold the rotor on the assembly line before the caliper is on to hold it straight.
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Originally Posted by BadBandit69
errrr....push locks? and you don't need them. they hold the rotor on the assembly line before the caliper is on to hold it straight.
yea only used for the assmebly line. and yes, they are a pain in the ***.
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Why would you want those. It sits straight with the wheels on.
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Originally Posted by xXSilencerXx
Why would you want those. It sits straight with the wheels on.

good point , i think i am scraching the idea of using them
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yeah, you dont need them.
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Even though you don't need them, they're called "Tinnerman Nuts"............
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
Even though you don't need them, they're called "Tinnerman Nuts"............
Wow, you learn something new every day. It was probably named after an assembly-line worker at GM who solved the problem of wobbling rotors, you think? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by BadBandit69
errrr....push locks? and you don't need them. they hold the rotor on the assembly line before the caliper is on to hold it straight.
Exactly!
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