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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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I am trying to replace my rear rotors on a 2006 F150 4WD. I got the calipers off OK but when I try to remove the rotors the won't budge. I was thinking the E brake maybe hanging it up on the inside. any advise to getting the rotors off?
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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if i remember right you gotta hit it with a pretty big hammer to knock them loose.
my dad always did something like this tho. this vid explains it pretty well. and make sure theres nothing holding it on still

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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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I had to hammer the hell out of them also. Spray some PB Blaster around the studs and let them soak for a while, them grab a BFH and wail away.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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In this case, usually a heavy sledge hammer will do the trick. It takes quick a bit of force to release them. Have fun
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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I just did what I saw on the video about, and it worked great. Used a metal spacer, and the 10mm caliper bolts.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Thanks for all the advise given, I getting ready to go out and beat on it some more. I just wondering if the emergency brake is hanging it up, event though I have it unhooked.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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X2 check to make sure the ebrake Is backed off if not and there is much wear inside the drum the small lip it makes can make a huge difference in removing this drum inside rotor style rear breaks
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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I got it off, my buddy had a penetrating oil called THRUST, we sprayed it on waited a few minutes and hit it a couple times with a 3# hammer and if left loose. we sprayed the other side before we even attempted it, and 3 hits with the hammer and it was loose.

I've always had good luck with PB PLASTER, but this was the cats meow. His son is a Ford mechanic, and they use it in the shop and a can found its way to his dads. I'm going to try to find where it is sold and get a can for myself.

Thanks for all the help!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by elk hunter
I got it off, my buddy had a penetrating oil called THRUST, we sprayed it on waited a few minutes and hit it a couple times with a 3# hammer and if left loose. we sprayed the other side before we even attempted it, and 3 hits with the hammer and it was loose.

I've always had good luck with PB PLASTER, but this was the cats meow. His son is a Ford mechanic, and they use it in the shop and a can found its way to his dads. I'm going to try to find where it is sold and get a can for myself.

Thanks for all the help!!!
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Yes, that's the stuff. It worked great for me!
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