Notices
2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Replacing rotors, steering wheel plug fubar

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-04-2011, 03:40 PM
  #1  
gmoran1469
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
gmoran1469's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 738
Default Replacing rotors, steering wheel plug fubar

I am in need of some new rotors, I have a local auto shop that carries Wagner rotors, or I can order some OEM ones from NTO.com for pretty much the exact same price shipped to my doorstep. Which ones should I go with? I track the car occasionally with HP+ pads.

I also managed to push in one of the plugs on either side of the steering wheel column. Not sure you will know what I am talking about and don't ask me how I did it. I don't even remember touching them, me thinks someone has been fidgeting around in my GT/CS when I am not aware.

How do I get the damn thing out? Do I have to take apart the wheel?
gmoran1469 is offline  
Old 01-04-2011, 07:09 PM
  #2  
SpartaPerformance
4th Gear Member
 
SpartaPerformance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 1,291
Default

The "OEM" are they Ford or Ford Motorcraft? If it's Ford then get those
SpartaPerformance is offline  
Old 01-04-2011, 07:48 PM
  #3  
gmoran1469
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
gmoran1469's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 738
Default

Looks to be OEM Ford.

http://www.newtakeoff.com/mustang_gt...2009_pair.aspx
gmoran1469 is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 08:32 AM
  #4  
gmoran1469
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
gmoran1469's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 738
Default

Bump. Still curious about the steering wheel plug. There is one on either side of the wheel.
gmoran1469 is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 10:30 AM
  #5  
illini4
1st Gear Member
 
illini4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 94
Default

I bought GT front rotors (Ford OEM) at a dealer last week for $56 ea. Depending on the shipping cost from NTO, the dealer might be a better choice.
illini4 is offline  
Old 01-06-2011, 10:39 AM
  #6  
Alec
5th Gear Member
 
Alec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,256
Default

I bought my rear rotors from NTO but they always seem to kill you on shipping. No problems with the rotors though
Alec is offline  
Old 01-07-2011, 01:36 PM
  #7  
gmoran1469
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
gmoran1469's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 738
Default

I just figured out, they are called trim plugs. Somehow one got pushed in and now it rattles.



It's the plastic piece that goes where the socket head is (before they removed it in that pic)
gmoran1469 is offline  
Old 01-10-2011, 06:06 PM
  #8  
gmoran1469
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
gmoran1469's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 738
Default

Bump!
gmoran1469 is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 10:04 PM
  #9  
Boozshey
5th Gear Member
 
Boozshey's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Tampa
Posts: 4,204
Default

I don't understand what you problem is with the steering wheel trim plug? Where did you push it into. Why can't you just use a small pick and pull it back out. If you need a replacement let me know.
Boozshey is offline  
Old 01-12-2011, 07:55 AM
  #10  
allinon72
2nd Gear Member
 
allinon72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: IN
Posts: 483
Default

Originally Posted by Boozshey
I don't understand what you problem is with the steering wheel trim plug? Where did you push it into. Why can't you just use a small pick and pull it back out. If you need a replacement let me know.
The trim piece can be pushed completely into the hole. The previous owner did the same thing to mine and I don't know how to get it out either.
allinon72 is offline  


Quick Reply: Replacing rotors, steering wheel plug fubar



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:06 AM.