Brake Disc Removal (cannot remove)

[Paul T]

I have a '98 Blazer 4WD and decided to do the rear brakes which have been calling my attention for the past two weeks.

I removed the calipers and brackets on both rear wheels and found I could not remove the brake discs. They wobble on the hub but will not move more than 3/8" or so down the lugs. I persuaded them with a small sledge several times and no luck. I thought after pouring through my Chilton's that I might have an emergency brake cable tensioned and or stuck but when I went to de-tension the cable I broke it. Alright!!! The problem still exists on both discs. I simply cannot remove them. One is beyond service so I don't dare mount new pads and head for the hills. I'm down. No vehicle.

Any suggestions? Please.

Thanks, Paul

[old_master]

The primary adjustment for the parking brake shoes is inside the drum near the top. The adjuster on cable does the rest of the adjustment. There is probably a ridge inside the parking brake drum that is not allowing the rotor/drum to come off. Your options are exhausted at this point. Pry the rotor off and plan on replacing the parking brake shoes.