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Ford Explorer: Rotor removal

  1. #1
    Louis
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    Rotor removal

    I tried to replace the front rotors on my 1999 4wd explorer this morning.

    I removed caliper and the caliper mounting bracket with little trouble but
    the rotors will not come off the hub. Seems they are rusted on?

    Tried some liquid wrench and tapping with a hammer and wood block but no
    luck.

    Is there a puller made for this? Any Help is appreciated.

    Thanks, Lou



  2. #2
    Jim
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    Re: Rotor removal

    You didn't comment about the state of the roller bearings. To get the
    rotor off you have to remove the bearings first.

    Jim

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  3. #3
    Steven
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    Re: Rotor removal

    Louis, soak the rotors thoroughly with a good quality catalyst,
    especially close to the hub and around the wheel studs. My favorite
    catalyst is PB-Blaster. Liquid Wrench is O.K., its better then the WD
    stuff, but I prefer PB-Blaster for the tough jobs! Try turning the hubs
    so the catalyst has a chance to seep around the entire center of the
    rotor.

    If you cannot get them to crack loose with the catalyst and a heavy
    ball-peen hammer, try heat. Concentrate the heat in a circular pattern
    around the wheel studs. Don't expect to reuse the rotors, and if the
    front's are this bad wait till you get to the rears )

    Good luck,

    Steven

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  4. #4
    Steven
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    Re: Rotor removal

    Roller bearings, you sure about this Jim??

    Steven

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  5. #5
    rayfox
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    Re: Rotor removal

    He's probably talking about a four, or all wheel drive ... ???

    If not, then ... Uh... yeah... pull the big nut in the middle of the rotor





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  6. #6
    News
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    Re: Rotor removal

    How many miles do you have ? I have the exezact same explorer.. I think

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  7. #7
    Louis
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    Re: Rotor removal

    There are 53,000 miles on the truck, it's a 1999 6 sohc with 4WD.

    The repair Manuel I have says the rotors should come off after the caliper
    bracket is removed. No mention of bearing removal.


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