How hard is it to change a brake rotor?

[Antiacus]

My rear rotor on my 82 spider is all rusty and making a horrible racket when i go down the street.

I have the part on the way (none of the local shops are capable of getting them, pfft), and if it's not super hard, i'll just do it myself.

The other thing have have coming is a rear u-joint. I understand they are a ***** to get in and need to have a shop press them in... My question is how long shouuld it take them to do it? I hate going in to the shop ignorant...

thanks!
Ant

[Farace]

Others have done U-joints themselves with a vise or even a hammer, but you don't want to bend the ears on the drive shaft. I'm not shy about trying things myself, but I did bring the U-joint to the machine shop. It didn't take long at all (they did it while I waited). I suggest calling the machinist first and seeing if absolutely slammed or if they're only really busy (the only options, it seems) and can take a few minutes to do the U-joints. You really should do both U-joints, since you're taking the driveshaft out anyway. Also, make sure you mark the driveshaft so you align it back exactly the way it came out.