Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
07-19-2004, 07:31 AM
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Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
Thanks,
Ed
Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
Thanks,
Ed
07-19-2004, 02:22 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
I've done the rear rotors on my '95 twice in the last two years and
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
07-19-2004, 02:22 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
I've done the rear rotors on my '95 twice in the last two years and
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
07-19-2004, 02:22 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
I've done the rear rotors on my '95 twice in the last two years and
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
07-19-2004, 02:22 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
I've done the rear rotors on my '95 twice in the last two years and
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
both times it took several swings with a hammer from the backside to
get each side off, after using plenty of penetrating oil and breaking
a puller. And by several swings I mean a dozen or so FULL swings, so
don't plan on using this method unless you plan on replacing the
rotors. I'm sure this wasn't the right way to do it, but it gives you
an idea. Oh, and mine wasn't hung up on emergency brake either, thats
the reason I was taking them off this last time.
"Ed" <ed@gaffneyhill.com> wrote in message news:<40fbb0ec$0$5642$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>...
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
07-19-2004, 02:27 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
Hi Ed,
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
07-19-2004, 02:27 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
Hi Ed,
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
07-19-2004, 02:27 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
Hi Ed,
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
07-19-2004, 02:27 PM
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Re: Rear brake roter removal for 2k WJ?
Hi Ed,
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
I would hit it with WD-40 then a fairly good sized ball peen hammer
on it, remember it's case and could break like an egg. Pick an edge near
the axle hub and ring it like a bell, usually that vibration will cause
it to pop off. If the shoes are too tight and won't allow it come off,
then back off their adjustments:
http://www.----------.com/WJparkingBrake.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Ed wrote:
>
> I'm having trouble removing the rear brake rotor/drum on my 2000 Grand
> Cherokee. Disk brakes, caliber, and caliber supporting are all removed.
> Removed clips on wheel lugs. I expected the rotor to pull off relatively
> easy. I don't think it is hung up on the emergency brake, but haven't
> figured out how to loosen if it is. It almost seems seized onto the axle
> hub. Is it possible you have to use a puller, and if so is there a way to
> get the back plate off so my puller will fit?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
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