2000 Lexus LS 400 rear rotor removal

150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GBANDY
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I have removed brake calipers and axle bolt as well as removed disc screws. Cannot get the rotor removed. What else am i missing? Thanks
Jul 19, 2008 at 6:11 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi gbandy,

The rotors are tightly fitted onto the hub, you need to use some rust remover and bang the area where the wheel sits to get it loosened up.

If you want to remove only the rotors, install back the axle nut first.
Jul 20, 2008 at 7:43 AM
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