2002 Chevy Trailblazer rear rotors

2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
147,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LOU AGUILAR
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I cant get the rotor off..it seems to have something locking it in place? What or how do I get it off?
Jul 25, 2008 at 3:44 PM
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MERLIN2021
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The only thig that could be holding it on, after the caliper and mount is removed, is the retaining clips, and maybe the parking brake shoes, you may need to back off the adjuster a bit to clear any rust ridge on the inside...or drum surface of the rotor. then hit it with a hammer if still stuck!


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Feb 24, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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