I had some time this weekend so I thought I would install the A.R.T. rotors on the back of my 2000 F350. The truck is 2 wheel drive, single rear wheels. The manual states that the rotor will pull right off once the wheel is removed and the caliper is un bolted. I did all that and the rotor wouldn't come off. I made sure the parking brake was off and I tried some release agent (Kroil) and still could not get the rotor off.
Anyone have any ideas on this? I would really appreciate some help.

 

If you look on the backside of the rotor, you will find an oval dust plug. Remove the plug and back off the emergency brake and then take off the rotor. You may have to hit it a few times with a 3# hammer to get it broke loose, but it will come off.

 

As suggested by others on this site I used a large bolt in the caliper mounting bracket to put some tension on the rotor from behind. After a few good smacks with the hammer the bolt was loose. Only had to repeat this a few times, didn't even rotate the rotor and it was off in less than 2 minutes. Of course the hub was soaked with a good penetration oil (NOT WD-40) beforehand.
You will be able to tell if the parking brake shoes are dragging, the rotor will not rotate at all, but if they are not there will be a bit of rotational play (gear backlash).