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How to remove rear rotors on an 03 -2500

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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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How to remove rear rotors on an 03 -2500

Is there a trick to getting these things off i've tried everything i can think of , they will not budge, any help would be much appreciated.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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Try a rubber mallet after you soak them in some PB blaster... spray a lot around the back of the rotor also... just remember to use a lot of brake parts cleaner when you get it off...

You can try heating it with a torch.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Is your parking brake off???
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Rust is your enemy

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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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They are a bi*ch. just take your time and you may have to lossen your parking brake. I cant remember if i had to or not but i know it took longer than i expected to do the job.
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