i have the tire,caliper assem. and the lock washers off and the rotor wont come off! any ideas?
Jun 29, 2009 at 1:32 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Okay, if the wheel /tire, caliper and clips /lock washers are already removed but rotor is still stuck on, you will need to gently tap on the rotor with a rubber headed mallet to budge it loose. Careful not to damage any nearby hoses or components.
Mar 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM
EZRATAITO
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I TRIED THAT AND THE ROTOR BUDGED A LIL BIT,THEN SEEMED 2 GET CAUGHT UP ON SOMETHING..
Mar 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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There is no other parts that are installed to hold the rotor on, unless something was put on aftermarket..which I don't know what or why they would do that.. May need to just bang on it a little more. Make sure it's not getting hung up on any brake lines or anything of that nature.
Mar 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM
EZRATAITO
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION..I TRUELY APPRECIATE IT...NEXT TIME AROUND I WILL DEFINITLY DONATE..ECONOMY LIL ROUGH, HENCE ME DOING IT MYSELF...
THANK YOU
Mar 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM
SQM
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It is quite common for the rotors to be seized on the hub. Sometimes it almost appears that something else might be holding it in as it can sit very tight on the hub.
Hitting the rotor with a mallet typically does the job of loosening the rotor from the hub.
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