Rotars (sp?) are stuck on my 97 expedition, cant get them off, help!?

On this vehicle you most always have to replace the rotors because they seize to the hub. We usually have to heat or cut them off. When installing the new one be sure to apply an anti-seize lubricant to the hub. This was a problem with those year Ford trucks.

Dave (Shop Owner)

Go to Auto Zone, and buy the big two arm puller they have on the shelf. Around 20.00 to 25.00 Dollars.

Hook the arms squarely on the back of the rotor.

Tighten, but stand to the side a bit.

If it tightens until you can't move it anymore with a half inch ratchet, let it sit, and once again stand to the side a bit, and then strike the back side with a hammer.

It will pop off, with some force, just keep your self clear a little.

When you install the new ones, put a liberal coating of "Never Seize" on the mating surface of the rotors. This will assure the next time they won't be stuck.

not sure if they used them on this model or not but on some vebicles the manufacturers use a retainer over the wheel stud to hold the rotor into position. This would be under the lugnuts up tight against the rotor. If there is one of these in place you will not get the rotor off until you remove it or break it.

try look ing for a spot where a screw gos in that is facing the hub sometimes you need to push a screw thru this spot to force the rotor off Ive seen it on volvo but yours may be the same and if its rear make sure you dont have the pk break on

there is special tool that you made need. On some cars only a mechanic can take the rotors off.

take the rotor bleeder screws completely out and unhook the brake line

This will take pressure off

You will have to re-bleed the brakes when your done installing the new brakes.

I just changed my girlfriend's today. I hammered them from behind. If all else fails, cut them off with a torch?!

is the rotors... do they have holes in them? u might be able to use bolts to push the rotors off... some have... if not, get a hammer, and hit the edge of the rotor, near the middle, on the edge. if that doesnt work... idk... sorry might have to buy new rotors and knuckles... maybe a picture? what ur talking about? idk... good luck