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Jun 25, 2021 | 06:43 PM

olyellow

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rear rotors

trying to replace the rear rotors on my f350 does anyone know what size e socket to get the rotors off the hub

Jun 25, 2021 | 07:37 PM

IDI Diesel

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The rotor isn't bolted to the hub.... It's a snug fit between the hub and ID of the rotor though. A small amount of rust builds and requires force to break it free.

Jun 26, 2021 | 09:20 AM

bajaphile

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The correct size socket is a 5lb sledge hammer ; )

Jun 26, 2021 | 12:34 PM

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take a 5lb hammer and beat between the studs.The shock may break it loose.

Jun 27, 2021 | 09:20 AM

olyellow

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the rotor is bolted to the inside of the hub I found out you need an e18 torx socket to remove the six bolts

Jun 28, 2021 | 02:10 AM

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When you put it together, coat the mating surfaces with high-temperature anti sieze compound. Makes future removals a snap!

If I had a new truck this is one of the first things I would do to all four rotors!

Jun 28, 2021 | 08:34 AM

99powerstrokedF250

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Quote:

Originally Posted by olyellow

the rotor is bolted to the inside of the hub I found out you need an e18 torx socket to remove the six bolts

What year truck is this? My '03 and '04 did not have the rotors bolted to the hubs. However, the e-brake assembly had to be compressed slightly to get the rotors off.

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Jun 28, 2021 | 01:19 PM

m-chan68

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Originally Posted by 99powerstrokedF250

What year truck is this? My '03 and '04 did not have the rotors bolted to the hubs. However, the e-brake assembly had to be compressed slightly to get the rotors off.

The OP obviously has an F-350 DRW. SRW trucks have rear brake rotors that knock off once the brake caliper and anchor plate are removed. On DRW trucks, the axle shaft needs to be removed, along with the hub retaining special ratcheting lock nut, then removed as an assembly after which the two are separated by the eight E18 female Torx fasteners.