Brakes - Rear Rotor Removal Assistance?

370ZGTR · 05-13-2012, 03:15 PM

Hey guys,

I'm in the process of upgrading my rear brakes & rotor with ceramic pad and slotted/drilled rotor. I removed the caliper and bracket but I can't removed the OEM rotor

I hit it pretty hard with the hammer and tried to close the drum pads/ebrake, but no luck. Any help would be great!

ResIpsa · 05-14-2012, 06:15 AM

Make sure that your parking brake is disengaged and your car in gear. Spray some liquid wrench on the wheel studs and bang away with a rubber hammer.

Good luck!

wheee! · 05-14-2012, 07:17 AM

If your parking brakes are adjusted too tight, remove the little rubber plug from the rotor and poke a flat blade screwdriver into the hole to rotate the little star wheel to back the parking brakes off a bit.
If both wheels are in the air on jackstands, rotate the entire rotor assembly with your hands to ensure your parking brake is disengaged and your cars in neutral.

370ZGTR · 05-21-2012, 01:09 AM

Thanks guys, got it done today, they look pretty awesome check it out!

370ZGTR · 05-21-2012, 01:22 AM

Pic 1

05-13-2012, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZGTR Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 Drives: '09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Brakes - Rear Rotor Removal Assistance? Hey guys, I'm in the process of upgrading my rear brakes & rotor with ceramic pad and slotted/drilled rotor. I removed the caliper and bracket but I can't removed the OEM rotor I hit it pretty hard with the hammer and tried to close the drum pads/ebrake, but no luck. Any help would be great!

05-14-2012, 06:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Make sure that your parking brake is disengaged and your car in gear. Spray some liquid wrench on the wheel studs and bang away with a rubber hammer. Good luck! __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

05-14-2012, 07:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	If your parking brakes are adjusted too tight, remove the little rubber plug from the rotor and poke a flat blade screwdriver into the hole to rotate the little star wheel to back the parking brakes off a bit. If both wheels are in the air on jackstands, rotate the entire rotor assembly with your hands to ensure your parking brake is disengaged and your cars in neutral. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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05-21-2012, 01:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
370ZGTR Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 Drives: '09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys, got it done today, they look pretty awesome check it out!