I am unable to remove the rear rotors

Tiny
JDNELSON44
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  • 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 104,000 MILES
After removing the rear brake calipers, I am unable to remove the rear rotors. Is there something other than rust that is keeping them from coming off? If so, what is the technique? The front rotors came off easily after removing the retaining washers on the lug bolts.
Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 8:31 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved on how to change rear brake pads and brake rotors:

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

Here is a tutorial from our site on how to compress the brake caliper piston and how to remove the brake rotors:

https://youtu.be/hPzxdnLJbhc

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the rear brake pads on your van. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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