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Separating front brake rotors from hub?

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Basil

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Hey John F, (or anyone who knows), I need to install new brake rotors on the fronts of my 67 EType but not sure the best way to separate the old rotors from the hub. The book just says to undo the five bolt/nuts and "remove the rotor". Yeah, right. The thing seems to be welded onto the hub. What is the best way to get the brake rotor separated from the dad-gum hub without damaging things?

Basil
 
Use liquid wrench, sprayed around edges of hub and rotor, hit with rubber dead blow hammer until they part, or if not reusing rotor use mallet. Be sure to use ear protectors and safety glasses. If still in trouble, use a little heat fom a torch. Take your time and use wood blocks for support to not damage hub. Sometimes seems to take forever, maybe as last resort a press.
Larry
 
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Larry Kronemeyer:
Use liquid wrench, sprayed around edges of hub and rotor, hit with rubber dead blow hammer until they part, or if not reusing rotor use mallet. Be sure to use ear protectors and safety glasses. If still in trouble, use a little heat fom a torch. Take your time and use wood blocks for support to not damage hub. Sometimes seems to take forever, maybe as last resort a press.
Larry<hr></blockquote>


Yep, that did it (WD40 and BIG rubber hammer) Thanks!
Basil
 
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