Removing rear rotors

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Mar 27, 2009 | 07:50 AM

elee3

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Removing rear rotors

Please tell me all of your good tricks for getting the rear rotor off. I have heard of loosening the lug nuts then backing up and applying the brakes. I'm not sure about that one though.

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:51 AM

senix

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I would use something like PB Blaster/WD-40 all around the rotor and then if you are throwing it away a hammer works well.

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:56 AM

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Like Senix said, PB Blaster and a hammer work like a charm.

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:56 AM

high ho silver

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more info for you from a previous thread on this:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...on-a-f250.html

Mar 27, 2009 | 08:27 AM

ruschejj

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When you put the new one on, get some anti-seize compound and use it. Won't guarantee an easier time of it in the future but it does help.

Mar 27, 2009 | 08:45 AM

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make sure the parking brake is adjusted all the way down so the shoes aren't fighting you. I hammered on the back of the rotor all the way around a few times after letting it soak with pb blaster for a few minutes.

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