Brake Rotor Removal

[compshooter]

Howdy, any tricks to removing the front brake rotor? It is not sliding off and I need to replace the wheel studs. I should be able to access the wheel lug studs once the rotor is off, right? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Car is a 91 turbo (for sale). Thanks. Rob

[Piddy]

I'm pretty sure you need to take the caliper off. There are two bolts on the back side of the caliper... undo those... and give it a little bit of a tug.

[compshooter]

Caliper is off, along with the brake pad holding thingy. I thought then the rotor would just slide off but it's being stubborn. There are two small holes in the rotor, 180 degrees apart and a threaded hole in the center of the hub. I'm thinking that it may require a puller but the FSM doesn't say anything about a puller or a special tool. Thanks. Rob

[2wickedtoyz]

hammer the center of the rotor and it should break loose

[Piddy]

That's kinda wierd.... my rotors haven't been replaced in 155k miles... and they pulled right off. Try what 2wicked said....

[mkIImr2lvr]

Same here. Just replaced mine after about 150k and they practically fell off into my hands. I think you might just have some rust or something holding them on there. A little elbow grease should do the trick.

[compshooter]

Thanks 2wicked. Soaked it with some 321 and then whacked it a couple of times with a BFH. Popped right off then used the same BFH to knowck out the broken wheel lugs. Thanks.

[2wickedtoyz]

hey it's my favorite tool next to a 20lb sledge hammer