Hi everyone,

I've followed Webb Motorsport's instruction to remove my front rotors but unfortunately the rotors are still stuck there - any ideas? I've done everything according to Randy's instructions (thanks bud) but still pull the rotors out.

I thought the caliper carrier could've been the problem but no, the rotors doesn't move.

Thanks.

 

For each stuck rotor (do them one at a time):

Start by removing the rotor retention screw. Then put the wheel back on and tighten the lugs finger tight. Now loosen each lugbolt about 1 turn. Start the car and back up a few feet and hit the brakes. Go forward a few feet and hit the brakes again. You do NOT want to go fast. Then jack the car back up, take off the wheel and the rotor should come off.

When you put the rotors back on, apply some antisieze to the center hub and to the rotor retention screw so it will be easier next time.

Hope this helps.

 

try banging around the rim of the hub/hat. DON'T bang on the plates. use a deadblow hammer if you plan to keep the rotors, if not, any heavy hammer will do.

 

So you've removed the caliper, caliper mount bracket, and the rotor retaining set-screw? If so, then YANK! If you don't need the rotor anymore, grab the sledge! Definitely apply anti-seize to the new rotor and hub!

 

Another helpful hint is to sand off any rust around the hub and apply a small amount of WD-40 or PB Blaster there before trying to pop off the rotors. The accelerated corrosion that seems to happen with the aluminum wheels against the hubs makes this area prone to becoming seized. If you dont have a soft-faced hammer, place a piece of wood against the inside face of the rotor and tap outwards while turning the rotor. Continue this process till the rotor comes off. Sand or wire brush off any rust on the hub diameter and face, (and the mating areas of the rotor if you are reusing it) and apply a very thin coating of anti-seize or synthetic high-temp brake caliper grease to the surface before reassembling. Clean the mounting surface of the wheel (and rotor face is reusing) and again put a very light coating of antiseize to the areas before putting the wheel on. This will help reduce the corrosion of the surfaces and problems in disassembling in the future.