Rear rotors

EZRATAITO

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2006 CHRYSLER 300
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
105,400 MILES

I have the tire, caliper assem. And the lock washers off and the rotor wont come off! Any ideas?

Monday, June 29th, 2009 AT 1:32 PM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Okay, if the wheel /tire, caliper and clips /lock washers are already removed but rotor is still stuck on, you will need to gently tap on the rotor with a rubber headed mallet to budge it loose. Careful not to damage any nearby hoses or components.

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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 9:52 AM

EZRATAITO

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I TRIED THAT AND THE ROTOR BUDGED A LIL BIT, THEN SEEMED 2 GET CAUGHT UP ON SOMETHING.

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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 9:52 AM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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There is no other parts that are installed to hold the rotor on, unless something was put on aftermarket. Which I don't know what or why they would do that. May need to just bang on it a little more. Make sure it's not getting hung up on any brake lines or anything of that nature.

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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 9:52 AM

EZRATAITO

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION.I TRUELY APPRECIATE IT. NEXT TIME AROUND I WILL DEFINITLY DONATE. ECONOMY LIL ROUGH, HENCE ME DOING IT MYSELF.

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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 9:52 AM

SQM

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It is quite common for the rotors to be seized on the hub. Sometimes it almost appears that something else might be holding it in as it can sit very tight on the hub.
Hitting the rotor with a mallet typically does the job of loosening the rotor from the hub.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

I have included a complete replacement procedure for the rear and the front brake rotors for anyone else that might be doing this job.

Please let us know of any questions.
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