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Rear disc brake issue

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Working on the rear disc brakes today, time to replace pads, and I need to get the rotors off to be resurfaced. I have loosened the park brake cable disconnected the cable at the rear axle, and I can`t get the rotor to budge! 

I have tried everything short of getting a bigger hammer and the rotor will not release from the axle flange??? Am I missing something here, or do I need a bigger hammer? I don`t want to destroy the brake rotor.

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OK, issue solved. For anyone removing their rear disc, Get a block of wood and as big a hammer as you can swing.   Violence is necessary!

 

No need to loosen or disconnect park brake cable either

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Check the hub for clips on the studs holding the rotor in place. You might have to get behind and back off the parking brake shoes turn the star wheel towards the axle is loosen away from the axle is tightening. Last possible is nature's thread locker. You might have to spray the hub with PB blaster and smack the rotor with a rubber hammer to see about getting it to move. 

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We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.