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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Rotor issue

I can't get the rotors off of my 2001 F250 4X4. I read a few post and they both said that they need a little persuasion.

I would appriciate some help in defining the amount of persuaion needed. I want to change the ball joints but I do not want to damage my rotors in the process.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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A rubber mallet works well.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Thnx. Is there any places that should spray some PB or WD40 to help.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Sure, where the rotor mates to the hub.

If you don't have a mallet, use a block of 2x4 and a sledge hammer. Set the wood against the rotor and beat on the wood.

Also, swearing helps.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Thank you. I will get it a go.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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Yep, PB Blaster around the hub and some good hits of a dead blow (rotate the rotor around between hits) and it should pop off.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Yeah, the swearing usually works for me too.

LOL!

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