1999 Mercury Cougar Frozen Brake rotor

Tiny
STEVENKOLANOWSKI
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  • 1999 MERCURY COUGAR
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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Hello!

A family member of mine has a '99 Merc Cougar. There is considerable wheel shake when the brakes are applied at high speeds. I pulled off the wheel (it took me about an hour of pounding and pentitrating oil to do so as it was frozen to the brake rotor), and noticed that the pads had plently of life in them, but the rotors showed signs of delamination. I attempted to pull off the rotor, but it is also frozen on. What is an approved way to remove a frozen rotor without damaging anything? Can I use a gear puller? I aready tried with minor pressure, but I can't seem to budge the rotor.
Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 8:52 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Heat up the center of the rotor and hit on the sides trying to jar it loose.

If nothing use a air punch that is dull and try to shake the rust loose. If you dont have that use a hammer an dhit around the inside of rotor by the studs
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Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 9:10 PM

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