02 stuck rear rotor
sdvander
07-07-2005, 08:00 PM
I have a 2002 explorer that needs new rear brakes and rotors. Everything came off easy except for the right rear rotor. Any ideas on how to remove the rotor? I already hit it with a rubber hammer but it is still stuck.
Baranis
07-07-2005, 08:17 PM
I have a 2002 explorer that needs new rear brakes and rotors. Everything came off easy except for the right rear rotor. Any ideas on how to remove the rotor? I already hit it with a rubber hammer but it is still stuck.
Right rear parking brake mechanisim may be binding.
Very hard to see and be careful when prying on the rotor.
If the rotor has two small holes that are not used by the
wheel studs, these are threaded holes to insert a bolt to
help aid in removal. Works like a press. My guess is a
8mm bolt, not hex size, but shaft size.
Just my opinion
Right rear parking brake mechanisim may be binding.
Very hard to see and be careful when prying on the rotor.
If the rotor has two small holes that are not used by the
wheel studs, these are threaded holes to insert a bolt to
help aid in removal. Works like a press. My guess is a
8mm bolt, not hex size, but shaft size.
Just my opinion
B33p3r
07-09-2005, 06:55 AM
Did you back off the emergency brake shoes?
sdvander
07-09-2005, 10:38 PM
Thanks for the input guys. You were right, the emergency brake mechanism was stuck. I finally got the rotor off with a rubber hammer and a crow bar.
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