Help with rotors

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Stevenmacc43

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I need to pull my front rotors and they’re stuck pretty good. Got a puller from O’riellys today but it’s not big enough. I do not have access to torches. Need advice please.
 

caulk04

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Beat em. If you're keeping them, use a block of wood to protect them.

Just a simple propane torch will help plenty, too. That's all I keep around in the garage.
 

Mbrigh3

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Dude, It sounds stupid but hit that ****** with a sledge hammer. I had to do it to get them off.
 

Ryan J

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Just changed all 4 rotors and pads. Fronts were stuck on good. I had new ones so i wasnt worried about damaging the old ones. Take a hammer to them from behind where the dust shield doesnt cover. Give it a wack and spin it a 1/4 turn until it breaks loose
 

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I found this tip when I was struggling with my front rotor. I needed to re-use the rotor, so I didn't want to destroy it. Buy a bolt and a nut. Put the bolt through the caliper bracket and put the nut on the end that goes through the hole.

Tighten the nut on the bolt and hold it with a wrench. The bolt will start to push on the back of the rotor and the nut will push on the caliper bracket. Couple of turns will pop the rotor. Rotate the rotor and do it again. Rotate another 2-3 times, it'll pop right off. Takes about 3 minutes total.
 

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