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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / June 2006

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removing rear rotors from my 2003 explorer

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blue thunder - 18 Jun 2006 04:14 GMT
I'm trying to remove the rotors from the back of my explorer.I have the
e-brake loosened off but i don't see how to get it to release the
rotors.Does someone how to get them off??
Mikepier - 18 Jun 2006 14:48 GMT
> I'm trying to remove the rotors from the back of my explorer.I have the
> e-brake loosened off but i don't see how to get it to release the
> rotors.Does someone how to get them off??

You have the drum in hat assembly( or hat in drum, forgot how they
called it), which is the E-brakes sitting inside the rotors. You need
to turn the adjusting star on the back of the rotor assembly so the
e-brakes can retract thus clearing the rotor so you can pull them out.
Its a similiar setup to the old drum brakes. Usually you need just a
screwdriver to stick into the back slot to turn the star.
SNL19067@msn.com - 18 Jun 2006 17:10 GMT
I just finished replacing a rear rotor on my '01 Explorer and did have
difficulty getting the old rotor off even after completely releasing
the pressure on the e-brake pads with the starwheel.  I banged on the
old rotor (it needed to be replaced anyway) with a standard hammer
using a thin block of wood to protect the lugs (in case I missed).  I
just rapped it fairly strongly in a star pattern and after 3 or 4 go
arounds, it slipped right off.
JohanB - 18 Jun 2006 17:13 GMT
With a big hammer :-)

They are probably rusted onto the hub
Try a lot of wd40 where the rotor meets the hub
try 2 pry bars and wiggle them from side toside
or 1 on one side and tapping CAREFULLY outwards on the edge of the rotor on
the other side
Its very unlikely the p-brake shoes is holding it on,its not a Chevy !!!

> I'm trying to remove the rotors from the back of my explorer.I have the
> e-brake loosened off but i don't see how to get it to release the
> rotors.Does someone how to get them off??
 
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