2001 Ford Crown Victoria rear brake rotor

2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

208,128 MILES

FARGO123

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Never worked on one of these before although I'eve done pad replacement but just can't figure out how to remove the rotor. This is on a 2001 Crown Vic P71 (Police package). I'm sure I need to have this turned, but as I say I just don't know how to get the thing off. Thanks for any information.

Oct 11, 2013 at 5:49 AM

SATURNTECH9

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30,869 POSTS

That's a pop off rotor remove the caliper and caliper bracket and pop the rotor off.

Mar 15, 2021 at 3:11 AM

FARGO123

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Knew it had to be something simple to confuse me thanks!

Mar 15, 2021 at 3:11 AM

SQM

✓Experienced Mechanic
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Hello,

To remove the rear rotor, first you will have to remove the brake pads and caliper.
You will need a special tool to retract the piston for the rear caliper.

The tool will line up with the piston and needs to be turned to retract the piston back in the housing.

Here is a helpful article on rear brake replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

I have attached the complete rear brake replacement procedure below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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