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2003 explorer----replacing brake rotors
I need to replace all 4 brake rotors on my 2003 explorer. I have never
replaced brake rotors on a 4x4. Is it harder? Does the center nut on the rear rotor need to come off? Thanks, Joe |
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2003 explorer----replacing brake rotors
Depending on the climate you live, they could come off easy or require
extreme persuasion, most likely the latter. Use lots of catalyst, PB-Blaster works best in my opinion. Spray it, generously, between the hub and the rotor(s), front and back of each rotor, and give it time to penetrate/work. Try knocking the rotor(s) loose with a big hammer. On the rear rotors be sure to back off on the emergency brake self-adjuster, accessible by removing the rubber bung/plug on the rear of the back plate(s). Removing the "center nut(s)" is/are NOT necessary. If the catalyst alone is not enough to free the rotors, try some heat, MAP gas works best in my opinion. Spread the heat in a circular motion around and between the studs, rotor, and hub. Use common sense and make sure the catalyst has had time to penetrate and evaporate, so as you don't start a fire. After applying the heat try knocking the rotor loose with the hammer again, try more catalyst once you notice movement. Good luck, Steven wrote: > I need to replace all 4 brake rotors on my 2003 explorer. I have never > replaced brake rotors on a 4x4. Is it harder? Does the center nut on > the rear rotor need to come off? > > Thanks, > Joe |
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2003 explorer----replacing brake rotors
Steven Hilgendorf wrote: > Try knocking the rotor(s) loose with a big hammer. There was a recent thread where a guy had both rear wheel bearings go out after having his brakes worked on. I'd go easy with that big hammer. Try a rubber mallet or use a block of wood between the hammer and the rotor... -Paul |
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2003 explorer----replacing brake rotors
Thanks guys. You have been very helpfull. I will give it a try.
Best Regards, Joe On 21 Dec 2006 10:12:54 -0800, wrote: > >Steven Hilgendorf wrote: > >> Try knocking the rotor(s) loose with a big hammer. > >There was a recent thread where a guy had both rear wheel bearings go >out after having his brakes worked on. I'd go easy with that big >hammer. Try a rubber mallet or use a block of wood between the hammer >and the rotor... >-Paul |
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2003 explorer----replacing brake rotors
You need only remove the wheels and brake assembly. Piece of cake.
> wrote in message ... >I need to replace all 4 brake rotors on my 2003 explorer. I have never > replaced brake rotors on a 4x4. Is it harder? Does the center nut on > the rear rotor need to come off? > > Thanks, > Joe |
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