2004 Chevy Silverado front brake rotors stuck

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
50,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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THe front rotors on my silverado 1500 are rusted onto the hubs. I've tried penetrating oil and a big sledge hammer. thinking my only option might be to pull the hubs with the rotors attached and press them off with a shop press.
Jul 12, 2008 at 5:48 PM
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BLACKOP555
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have you tryed heating it witha torch and tapping on it to get it off? usually works.

may be best to take it off if your beeting it with a sledge hammer, as the bearings will probably score up the races and need replacing.
Jul 12, 2008 at 9:44 PM
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