1996 4X4 rotor replacement

[kpt982]

Hello all,

I have a 1996 Explorer 4X4 and I need some assistance in replacing the rotors on it. I cant seem to figure out if the wheel nut that holds the front hub on is also holding the rotor on. Some have said that the rotor will just slip right off, over the nut but the rotor is on there pretty good and it looks like the nut is keeping it in place. Any suggestion?

thanks

 

[yohe]

Have you tried tapping the rotor with a rubber mallot? Sometimes they stick pretty good.

 

[Ms_Lakmflx]

It will slide off. Some rotors are harder to get off then others. A rubber hammer and a few good licks to the rotor will get it out.

 

[Rogers-Explorer]

Any success with the rotors?

Hey kpt982;

I am having the same issue. The book says to remove the hub, etc in order to get the rotor off (in pics), but the explanation says to remove the wheel, caliper, and caliper bracket and the rotor slides off.

Let me know how you made out. I have 2 new rotors in the back of the truck and I'd like to get them on. I was waiting to see if I had to find the 2+inch socket for the hub nut in order to finish the job ...

Cheers, Roger

 

[lilbeefy]

all you need is a rubber mallet and some good whacks, it'll come right off.

 

[JDraper]

Although it may look like it, the rotor is not part of the hub, it's a separate piece (1995 and newer Explorers). You have to remove the brake caliper and the brake caliper mounting bracket, and then the rotor can be removed from the hub. You do not have to remove the nut in the center of the hub. The rotor may be stuck on because of corrosion and need to be whacked with a mallet to break it loose.

 

[CDW6212R]

The 2WD and 4WD/AWD use different rotors, don't confuse the 2WD instructions, which require a bearing nut to come off.

Use only one socket to remove the two caliper bracket bolts, they attach from the inner side of the spindle, 15mm I believe. With the caliper lifted carefully away, the rotor can fall off. Use a c-clamp to push the pistons in, by using the old inner pad still in place. Bleed lots of brake fluid out, and remove some from the master cylinder with a turkey baster. Good luck,