Can not get my rotor off.

[Siphen]

So a have been beating on this thing for the past hour and can not get it to budge.

2004 Masda3s hatch 2.3L milage=95,000
Rim=off
Caliper is off and supported by an old coat hanger
5-1 has been applied liberally in between the rotor and hub assembly.

I currently have a gear puller clamped to the outside of the rotor and putting moderate pressure on a 1x2 I have over the hub assembly, there is about 1/4 of an inch space between the rotor and the 1x2 so it has a little room to pop.

This is my first time doing this so just curious if there is something I am missing or do I just have to wait for the 5-1 to do it's stuff and break the corrosion bond between the rotor and hub assembly.

My ultimate goal is replacing the wheel bearing and the brake pads while I am at it. Trying not to destroy the rotor, would like to keep them and not replace them.

Any tips insight or advice on this stubborn rotor is appreciated. : )

 

[NTIMD8R]

Try using a hammer and giving the rotor a solid tap between the bolt holes. Alternate between opposite sides as you work your way around the rotor, just as you would when tightening lugnuts. This should jolt it loose.

 

[Siphen]

I waited an hour then continued to beat the snot out of it, after quite a long time and a lot of finagling it finally came loose.

Now I need to remove the spindle assembly with the wheel bearing assembly in it and take it to a shop with a 20ton press to press out the old one and press in the new one... unfortunately it is to late now and no one is open. Oh well, until tomorrow : /

 

[terbow]

i dont know if u guys have this like we do. but on the rotor theres a bolt hole on the hub part, if u put a bolt into it and tighten it with a socket it will pop the rotor off. might be something to look into, makes it tons easier.

 

[Tronix102]

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and verify that the brakes do not drag.

 

[Siphen]

Thanks for the image tron, Looks like it is for the back assembly.

I got the front wheel bearing out and the new one pressed in back on the 20th with great success!

I am about to replace the right control arm (to fix the ball joint boot cover I ripped) and do the right side wheel bearing this weekend, I will try to take pictures this time and get a How to together for others to follow in the future.

 

[Tronix102]

np ... hopefullt it helped a little

 

[ill_eagle94]

Put some anti seize compound between the rotor and hub to prevent this next time. Also helps to put it on the face of the rotor where it meets the wheel if your wheels ever stick to the rotor.

 

[rjs_speed3]

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. After installation, pump the brake pedal a few times and verify that the brakes do not drag.

i might need this in the future.. lol