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Help removing rotors!

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Default Help removing rotors!

Any tricks to getting rotors off? I've sprayed them with pentrating spray and used a rubber mallet with no luck so far!

(Replacing axle shafts today)
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Check to make sure that you don't still have any of the assembly washers on. If they are still there, you will need to remove them with a screwdriver and/or plyers.

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Obviously make sure your E brake isn't set.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Just had mine off today.

15MM for the axle hub assembly.
big un (I think it was 32) for the hub
21-ish for the two brake caliber bolts
zip ties to tie the caliper out of the way

I used a pry bar in the vents on the rotors and yanked them back and forth until all of the clips came off. (did that last time, so it wasn't necessary today)

Then leave the dang clips off of there when you put it back together.. They are a PITA and not really necessary. (IMHO)
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I leave the clip off all so they can create vibe issuse in extreme cases when change to aftermarket wheels
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Thanks for the responses, got them off and the new axles are in! The rotor was the hardest part.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Dont forget in the rear, you have a drum brake as an e-brake. You need to loosen the shoes before pulling off the rotor.
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