2003 SAAB 9-3 repair Question how do I remove the rotor

ACOCHARD

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2003 SAAB 9-3
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
66,000 MILES

How do I remove the front rotor on my car.
I loosen all I could loosen and they don't pull out, what's the trick

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 1:02 PM

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Have you removed the locking screw?

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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 3:45 PM

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Yes, I remove the locking screw and manage to remove the rotors by using a big hammer, the rust made it nearly impossible to remove. I now have another problem. I put new rotors and new pads, and it is really screaching when I brake. Scary. The other problem is that I may have air in the line since the pedal goes to the floor and the car doesn't stop. I don't know how to bleed the system. Does it need to be bled or is it some other problems?

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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 9:41 PM

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Was there good pedal pressure before repair?
Was any brake lines or bleeder open during repair?
As for squeal did you lube sliding surface on caliper and install spring retainers and install rear pad with arrow pointing in direction of rotor rotation.
Brake bleeding would be best done by someone with experience a little hard to explain.

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Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 AT 8:02 AM