Trick to getting off the rear brake rotor?

Tiny
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Is there a trick to getting off the rear brake rotor? It seems loose but I can't get it off. Is there something holding it on?
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 AT 9:29 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

To get the rotor out you will have to remove the caliper bracket out of the way. Otherwise, the rotors will come lose on the hub, but you won't be able to remove them.
If the rotor is seized on the hub, use a mallet to hit the rotor, as that will get it to loosen up from the hub.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

I have attached the brake pad and rotor replacement procedure below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 AT 1:37 PM

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