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 3rd Gen rotor removal
#823215
07/05/07 03:48 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 31
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I tried to replace two warped rotors on my 2000 4Runner 4WD. However I failed to remove the rotor from hub no matter how hard I tried (caliper was removed without problem). From this forum, it seems that rotor shall slide off easily after the caliper is removed. I even tried pickle fork and pry bar. I also banged the rotor heavily trying to break it loose. No luck at all. I really feel that there might be some mounting screws somewhere to hold it. But I could not locate any.
Did anybody have similar issue before? Thanks.
2000 4Runner 4WD SR5 V6 Auto 16x8 Chrome Wheel, 265/70/R16 BridgeStone Duelers A/T All Terran
2009 Toyota Sienna LE V6 FWD
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 Re: 3rd Gen rotor removal
[Re: t28wilson]
#823216
07/06/07 12:14 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 254
Mudrunner
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With the caliper removed, soak the inside rim with PB Blaster for a while. Then it is time to excercise the BFH - preferably a very large soft faced (ie rubber or composite) hammer. It will come off with the appropriate amount of encouragement. Best of Luck.
Andrew
Duty is the sublimest word in the English language.
'96 SR5 4x4 5sp, ARB Prado Bull Bar, PP 1 Springs & Bils, Deck Plate, Hella 550s, PIAAs
Volvo '97 850 GLT - Sublime Rice Killer
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Re: 3rd Gen rotor removal
[Re: WatsonMD]
#823217
07/06/07 01:54 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 31
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I forgot to mention it in my original post. I did apply PB plaster at the same time. I may want to try it again.
Thanks for your suggestion.
2000 4Runner 4WD SR5 V6 Auto 16x8 Chrome Wheel, 265/70/R16 BridgeStone Duelers A/T All Terran
2009 Toyota Sienna LE V6 FWD
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Re: 3rd Gen rotor removal
[Re: t28wilson]
#823218
07/08/07 09:47 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 229
Wheeler
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Not trying be stupid but you removed the large lock nut on the axel?
1995 4Runner Limited V6 3.4 Liter 5 Speed 4x4
1995 4Runner V6 Auto 2WD
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Re: 3rd Gen rotor removal
[Re: Kutter]
#823219
07/08/07 09:52 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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Not trying be stupid but you removed the large nuts on the axel? There are ususlly two of them jammed together. On 3rd gen 4Runners, (96-02) the axle nut does not need to be removed to get the rotor off like it does on previous generations.
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Re: 3rd Gen rotor removal
[Re: Adam F]
#823220
07/08/07 09:33 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 31
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I think Adam_F is right. I believe my two rotors are totally rusted which causes them very hard to remove. I finally gave it up after the second attempt...
I had them removed by a local brake shop (also two new rotors were put on) yesterday. It costed me $75 that was not bad. I did not ask what equipment the shop used to break them loose. I checked the two new rotors today and found it very easy to slide them off after caliper is removed. Anyway that's my update. Thanks.
2000 4Runner 4WD SR5 V6 Auto 16x8 Chrome Wheel, 265/70/R16 BridgeStone Duelers A/T All Terran
2009 Toyota Sienna LE V6 FWD
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Re: 3rd Gen rotor removal
[Re: t28wilson]
#823221
07/09/07 02:26 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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I betcha the equipment they used was a big old hammer! (BFH) If you were replacing them anyways, you could have just beat them as hard as you can until they popped off.
Once they were off, the shop probably cleaned up the mounting surface and greased it up so the same thing doesn't happen again.
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