Tool to remove rotors?
JK Newbie
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From: Fort Shafter
Dude, are you using a Haynes or Chilton repair manual to do this? Either one should have suggestions on how to get them off properly and they may even list the tools that are needed. I had a Haynes manual for my 91 YJ and it was mostly spot on. Haven't tried my 08 JK manual yet but I have a slight front axle seal leak so it is coming up soon. How did your removal go on the front?
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From: Osceola, IN
Someone posted a link for a Craftsman 2 jaw large gear puller which if you have verified the e-brake is disengaged will work. It will work even if the e-brake is holding it, it just may break/bend stuff.
I have used it on my F-150 front brakes to free the rotors when they were rusted in place. You can insert the puller tab into the center slots of the rotor and tighten it with a 1/2" socket/ratchet and it will pull the rotor off without damaging the face of the rotor.
I have used it on my F-150 front brakes to free the rotors when they were rusted in place. You can insert the puller tab into the center slots of the rotor and tighten it with a 1/2" socket/ratchet and it will pull the rotor off without damaging the face of the rotor.
Last edited by mediocre69; Oct 6, 2010 at 06:25 AM.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: New Milford, CT
Thx mediocre69, exactly what I was thinking...
GoodysGotaCuda.... my thoughts on that too... every mechanic friend I have has a sledge in their arsenal..... gotta do whatcha gotta do... and with rotors that are stuck on like that... smack it!
GoodysGotaCuda.... my thoughts on that too... every mechanic friend I have has a sledge in their arsenal..... gotta do whatcha gotta do... and with rotors that are stuck on like that... smack it!
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From: Alexandria
Tool called "Brake Drum and Rotor Pullerr"
Like a gear-puller but specifically for rotors:
OTC 6980 Heavy Duty Brake Drum and Rotor Puller (link to Sears)
Here's the gear-puller in action:
WordPress: Stuck Break Rotor (be careful...my rotor flew off 2 ft. once the puller dislodged it)
OTC 6980 Heavy Duty Brake Drum and Rotor Puller (link to Sears)
Here's the gear-puller in action:
WordPress: Stuck Break Rotor (be careful...my rotor flew off 2 ft. once the puller dislodged it)
Last edited by esalwin; Feb 27, 2013 at 08:06 PM.