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Stuck, rusted rear brake rotor

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6.7K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by  rockDAWG  
#1 ·
2019 350 I can't get the rotor to turn for removal. PB blaster, put the axle back in to keep the hub from turning, 3 pound sledge and chisel and it won't budge. Every video it just comes loose and no where near as rusted as mine WTF.
 
#4 ·
Tried Mapp didn't work. I took out the axle put the old bolts back in tightened them with an impact, hammered the bolts with a sledge until ti came off the back, I did have to remove the dust shield to get it back far enough. Still had to hammer it off to clear the hub.
 
#5 ·
They get quite tight, I used an air hammer on the exposed metal where it attaches to the ears on the hub.
Was thick metal and wouldn't matter having the small indents since it's not part of the braking surface.
Took about 15 minutes working one ear then rotating to other portion in star pattern.
Have been cleaned and reinstalled for 8,000 miles and didn't cause any problems!
 
#6 ·
They get quite tight, I used an air hammer on the exposed metal where it attaches to the ears on the hub.
Was thick metal and wouldn't matter having the small indents since it's not part of the braking surface.
Took about 15 minutes working one ear then rotating to other portion in star pattern.
Have been cleaned and reinstalled for 8,000 miles and didn't cause any problems!
You're supposed to replace rotors not reuse them when replacing pads.
 
#9 ·
Turning rotors just isn't recommended any more because they're just not made the same any more. I quit having rotors turned years ago it's not always cost effective, you have to trust the person doing them. When turned and they are thinner they don't dissipate heat as well which can lead to warping.

For me I find it a hassle to remove them, drop them off, wait, return to pick them up. Some places around me quit turning rotors. Some won't turn them if the manufacturer won't allow it.