2003 Chevy Avalanche removing rear rotors

2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
194,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANWETZEL
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i trying to remove the rear rotors and having a hard time. i have the calipers off. is the parking brake shoes the problem? i can move the rotor but it seems like it is stuck
Sep 15, 2008 at 8:09 PM
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[quote:28a92139d6="danwetzel"]2003 Chevy Avalanche V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 194000 miles
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i trying to remove the rear rotors and having a hard time. i have the calipers off.

is the parking brake shoes the problem? i can move the rotor but it seems like it is stuck

dan[/quote:28a92139d6]

Hi Dan,

Yes the e-brake is most likely keeping the rotor from coming off easily. You can check the back side for a access slot for the adjustment of the e-brake a try loosening the e-brake.
Feb 19, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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