Front Rotor Problem
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Front Rotor Problem
Hi, I have a '98 F-150 4x4, 4.6, auto, 220K, S-cab. I was doing a front brake job and I was unable to remove the drivers side brake rotor. The previous times I redid the front brakes, the rotors just slipped off with no effort. This time, the passenger side rotor needed to be struck several times with a 2 pound hammer to get it off. The driver side rotor will not come off. I tried a Harbor Freight large 3-jaw puller, with a hydraulic jack cylinder built into it, rated at 12 tons and it would not budge. I also tried heating it with two Benzomatic torches and using the puller there is still no movement at all.
I finally gave up and took it to a repair shop. They were also unable to remove the rotor and have ordered a new hub. The rotors that I have issues with were new when installed and purchased at NAPA.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks in advance.
RotorPuller-2.jpg Photo by shickman_photo | Photobucket
I finally gave up and took it to a repair shop. They were also unable to remove the rotor and have ordered a new hub. The rotors that I have issues with were new when installed and purchased at NAPA.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks in advance.
RotorPuller-2.jpg Photo by shickman_photo | Photobucket
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never had a disc that tight, but several brake drums were that way. I take a hand drill with a 3/16 inch bit and drill 3 or 4 holes on the disc ID where it pilots to the hub. This allows the disc room to expand, and also a hole to shoot penetrant into. Normally i have not needed heat after this, but it sure dont hurt. Take a small air/ electric grinder with a small wheel or burr and take a couple thousands off the ID of the new brake disc. Then install anti-sieze prior to install.
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