rotor set screw broken - car safety inspection

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leafs

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alh
You guys think a broken set screw would cause any problems when I go to have my car safetied in a couple days? Tried drilling and extracting and the extractor broke off inside.
 
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2.2TDI

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No, I didn't have any rotor screws on my old car since there wasn't a slot on the new rotors I put on. I don't even think the tech payed attention to that
 
derek5120

derek5120

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Arthur Ont.
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2003 jetta GLS
No problem, its just annoying when we push the caliper back and have to chase the rotor around when putting the wheel back on.
 
Vince Waldon

Vince Waldon

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Edmonton AB Canada
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2001 ALH Jetta, 2003 ALH Wagon, 2005 BEW Wagon
Yup, that screw is a convenience only for installing the tires and has no function, safety-wise.

The car's lug bolts are what actually do the work of holding the rotor on. :)
 
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