Rotor removal

Still super tight. Large mallet doesn't bulge it. Is there anything else preventing it from coming off other than being tight around hub assembly?

Sprayed rotor perfusely before last reply. After it sat for about 30 min one good swing popped it loose. Thanks for the help

I`m changing my rear brake rotors for the first time. I removed the caliper and I`m having difficulty getting a good swing with my mallet to knock the rear rotor off. Mind you I`m doing this in my drive way and I dont have a lift so, my swing is not a 100%.I used my air compressor to blow out the loose dirt & rust. I sprayed penetrating oil & brake fluid between the rotor & hub & let it soak overnight. The next day I used my hammer & gave some swings between the lugs to loosen everything up. Still no luck removing the rotor. It seems like there is a retaining screw but, the head of the screw might be a specialty type. Does this vehicle require a specialty type socket to remove the rotor? The replacement rotors dont have a screw hole for this retaing screw, if there even is one.I`m at my wits end. What can I do. Can I rent this socket or do I have to by one? H-E-L-P!

My new rotors do not have holes between the holes for the studs. The rear brake rotors that I`m working on are original and are being changed for the first time.I have seen your description before and I know what you`re talking about. Thats why I purchased the rotors & pads myself thinking thats what I had to do but, my situation is nothing like what you have described. There is only one screw on the original rear brake rotor. The retaining screw that is on the rotor is strange to me, I`ve never seen this type of screw head before. Can you tell me if this screw needs a specialty type socket tool. Can you find out if I have to rent it from someplace or do I have to purchase it from Nissan ( which I dont want to do ) and being that there is only one retaining screw it is still going to be almost impossible to remove cause only one side will be pushing out making it cocked or start to come out crooked. Do you know anyone from Nissan that might be able help you give me an answer because your reply did not help me at all.

I am familiar with torx heads and the screw that I`m dealing w/ is not. I wish it was LOL. The screw head on my rotor looks like the tip of one of a human finger if you will. It kinda of looks like a big flat head screw driver w/ the ends rounded off. And of course this description would the socket that you would put on your ratchet.I do not have any serrations at the base of each stud. I had a `86 dodge aries station wagon w/ the exact same set-up that you described.

Here are the pictures you requested.

I will try to use a flat screw driver and also try to find a impact driver if I cant get it off by hand. The pictures do not really show this screw head very well. The slot is round at the back of the slot. I`ll give it a shot and let you know how I made out. Thanks.