Do your rotors have two smaller diameter holes on the had (near the lugnuts)? If so, find a couple of 2 inch long bolts that will thread in to these, I don't recall what size and thread pitch. Put one bolt in each hole and alternately tighten them. This will press the rotor off.
Of course make sure you have the caliper mounting bracket removed first so you aren't trying to press the rotor into the mounting bracket.
If you don't have the bolt holes, then spray some penetrating oil around the lugnuts and the hub center, allow it a few minutes to penetrate, and go at it with the mallet again. You may wish to tap the hub lightly after applying the penetrant to help it wick through the rust.
-Rod
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Originally Posted by razzman7
I am changing my front brake pads and rotors.
So I did the usual and took off the wheel, caliper (pushed the piston back) took off the bracket - all good so far. Now I am trying to take off the rotors so I can put new ones on. I am used to them just sliding off at this point but it won't budge (even with encouragement from my rubber hammer). Is there something additional I have to do because it is a 96 Taurus or am I just looking at a rust problem (it is pretty rusty).
If anyone can help me out here I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Randy
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