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MGB trying to change rotors - dumb question

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I haven't seen how to remove this cap for the rotors. Just that it needs to be removed for the hub.

Thank you in advance.
 

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Very small flat blade screwdriver and small hammer. Tap at several spots around the little ridge where the cap meets the hub. Take your time and it will pop out enough to pry it off.
 

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perhaps some real good penetrating oil could help. I dont hesitate with that stuff Unless im around a bunch of wires
 

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:encouragement: and your peddle will feel great!
 
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I haven't seen how to remove this cap for the rotors. Just that it needs to be removed for the hub.

Thank you in advance.
In the future, there is a tool for that. Had mine for decades. Looks like a BIG set of end nippers, with a knob on one side for a hammer. You see caps all the time with collapsed sides from screwdrivers and hammers.
This one is similar to mine:
https://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/content/how-to/en_US/0900c152/80/21/40/4e/f40-21.jpg
Or this: https://toolmonger.com/2008/06/05/save-your-dust-caps/
Or this:
Vim_Products_V216_Hub_and_Dust_Cap_Plier.jpg
 
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Nice. I'll definitely have to pick up a set of those for the next time I need to change out the rotors. Thanks for the heads up.
 

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Be careful of the drums if you buy from Moss. Mine were defective in the machining depth. Doing a test drive after installing my new brakes, both drums rubbed the back plate causing insane noise. I thought it was something wrong with one side and finally found both were bad. Moss did refund me and I reinstalled the old drums (which were in good shape because the rear brakes were not working when I got the car! Only the manual hand brake worked on the rear.)
 
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