front rotor removal question

[Ray z]

I have a 96 Explorer with Control Trac. I would like to remove the front rotors. I removed the calipers and the associated brackets but the rotors wont move. I even tapped it a bit but dont want to hit it to hard. Does the center nut in the front axle have to be removed. I have a Haynes manual and it says the rotor should come off. Any thought would be appreciated.

 

[addkev]

The rotor should just come off. Teh big center bolt is for holding the hub on. Just realize you have 6 years of rust probably holding that thing on. Mine is 2 years old and I had to force them off. I used a little WD-40 and actually tapped in towards the engine with a hammer as I pulled on the opposite side of the rotor, and slowly it started working loose, probably took 5-10 minutes each side, because I didn't want to hit it too hard. It will come off, just keep working it back and forth.

 

[Ray z]

addkev, thanks for the info....Ray

 

[PaulH]

rotors

There might be some locking washers on the lug studs that would have to be removed first. paul