Removing front brake rotors

[el'rodeo]

I have a 99 2wd 6cyl rodeo & I have everything off of the front brakes, but I am trying to remove the rotors to have them turned / evaluated & am having trouble pulling them. After removing the center ring w/ 3 screws, I am left w/ a large keyway slotted , plug which I assume holds in the outer bearing. I cannot get this slotted & threaded piece to turn. Does this need to be removed to pull the rotor, or do I need to just bump the back of the rotor and it will pop off at this point?

Thanks

Ed

[rodeo02]

I'm not familiar with the 4x2 front ends, but if they are similar to the 4x4's, you will need to gain access to the spindle nut & remove it to pull the front rotors. As you've seen, the front wheel bearings are housed in the rotors, which makes for PITA brake jobs .
G/luck
Joel

[el'rodeo]

thanks for the reply! I did go ahead and buy the book on it. I also spoke to a local shop and was told to treat it like the 4wd. I fabricated a hub tool from a Ford one that I had from my old Bronco II. I found the directions on plantetisuzoo. It worked like a charm. Seperated everything, turned the rotors, repacked and reassembled. I used the newer ceramic pad & I would recommend them for the price.

Thanks

Ed