02 stuck rear rotor

[sdvander]

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]

Originally Posted by sdvander

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

[B33p3r]

Did you back off the emergency brake shoes?

[sdvander]

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.