Remove Back Rotor On A 2000 Explorer

[bnichols04]

I need someone to walk me through how to remove the rear rotor on my 2000 explorer.

 

[Hartman]

1. Remove caliper
2. Remove caliper bracket
3. Spray penetrating lube in the center where the hub sticks through
4. Tap the areas in between the lugs with a hammer
5. Get a BFH and beat the thing off from the back

 

[SiLenZe]

first thing is to take off the rubber plug on the back of the dust shield off(near the bottom) there is a small gear there that retracts and tightens the e-brake. on the drivers side rotate it up and the pass side down. keep loosening it untill it wont move. then take a sledge and pound on the back of the rotor. good luck.
after you replace the rotor you have to tighten the ebrake using the same method in reverse untill it comes in contact with the rotor.

 

[bnichols04]

I couldn't get the rotor off. I even got a air hammer and it still didn't work. I put it all back together and I will take it to the shop because they have a torch to get it off. Thanks for all the help. :smoke: