2001 Explorer Sport... trick to getting the rotors off?

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Pookie - 07 Apr 2005 16:24 GMT

I want to change the pads and rotors on a 2001 Explorer Sport, and I
had the calibers off. But to take off the arm the caliber is on, is a
real bear to break loose the bolts. Any suggustions? Liquid wrench,
turning the bolts in a counter clockwise direction, or just use a
cutting tourch?

all comments are welcome...

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False Email Address - 10 Apr 2005 17:59 GMT

I'm going to take some guesses as to what your describing............

The caliper is held on by two bolts screwed into the slider pins? Right? You
managed to get one off but the second is stuck, right?

These bolts come with a locking medium already on them, and it works. It is
usual to break these bolts when changing calipers, so I advise having a set
of new slider pins and bolts from your dealer standing by. I have tried to
removed the broken stud from a pin...... and it isn't worth it.

Do you think I am describing what your talking about?

David (Raleigh)

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>I want to change the pads and rotors on a 2001 Explorer Sport, and I
> had the calibers off. But to take off the arm the caliber is on, is a
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> all comments are welcome...

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Pookie - 11 Apr 2005 14:52 GMT

> I'm going to take some guesses as to what your
> describing............
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> > http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=521314

The calibers come off easy, the front arm that it is attached to is
the problem (2 bolts). I have sprayed it with a bolt loosener several
times and they are still frozen. I been thought this with a 2002
Trailblazer after my son wore the pads down past the rivets. For now I
know I am licked and I am not going the mess with this any longer. I
got tired of cursing at the thing. That did not help any either.
Thanks for the insight, but now an auto shop can break the bolts.
Then it is thier problem. You?re right, "it isn?t worth it".

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Steven Hilgendorf - 11 Apr 2005 15:25 GMT

> > I'm going to take some guesses as to what your
> > describing............
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> Thanks for the insight, but now an auto shop can break the bolts.
> Then it is thier problem. You’re right, "it isn’t worth it".

Try heat next! Use a propane, or better yet map gas, torch in a
circular motion around the hub part of the rotor (between the studs).
You'll be surprised how easy they come off with a little heat...

Good luck,

Steven

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Xx - 12 Apr 2005 00:30 GMT

The bolts for the caliper mounting bracket will come off the normal counter
clockwise direction with a breaker bar. I've changed the rotors on my '98
Sport by sliding a pipe over my breaker bar. I believe they are in the
neighborhood of 85-90 ft-lbs, but once you get over the initial resistance
you should have no problem removing them. I didn't even use Liquid wrench
or WD-40. Just use a pipe over a breaker bar or whatever socket set you
have for the added torque.

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