I am attempting to remove the front rotors on our 2009 Grand Caravan in order to have them turned. I've done this on several other vehicles but can't seem to get them off this one. I have taken the caliper off as well as the center nut and I won't budge. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

Welcome to DF
Here is some information.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts, then the tire and wheel assembly.

NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.


3. Remove the two bolts securing disc brake caliper and adapter bracket to the steering knuckle.
4. Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket from the knuckle and rotor as an assembly. Hang the assembly out of the way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake hose when doing this.

5. Remove any clips retaining the brake rotor to the wheel mounting studs.
6. Slide the brake rotor off the hub and bearing.

 

You need a bigger hammer, and hit it like a Man!

or u can try this trick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtsTJCRljAs

 

The center nut is making me wonder, Is it the axle nut the member took off, or the brake pad anchor.

 

I finally got back to this project. I used the you-tube video method and it worked great. I wanted to get the rotors machined so I didn't want to wack them too hard with a hammer. When I put a piece of wood in between, I couldn't get a big enough swing.

Thanks for the link to the video. Without it, i don't know if I would have got the job done myself.

 

Nice to see some humor in what are usually informative but mind numbingly monotonous automotive how to vids. Thanks for that fascinating video Steak.

How simple it would make things if Chrysler would just put two threaded bolt holes in their rotors near the hub. Step one - thread bolts in each of the holes. Step two - slowly tighten each bolt. Step three - keep tightening the bolts until the rotor pops loose from the hub. Step four - put a big grin on your face.

Did a brake job on my daughters 06 Accord last week. One rotor was rusted to the hub. Followed the 4 steps. Soooo easy. That's one reason why Honda is Honda and Chrysler is ... Chrysler.

 

guess you've never seen one so corroded on it pulls the threads out of the hole. Back to the hammer method, never fails (use a dead blow hammer)

 

After having argued with every dodge I have owned in the last 10 years, it would be nice if the factory assembly would include anti seize in between parts that need removal on a regular basis. Only time I have any trouble is when I do something for the first time after I buy a vehicle.

 

If you think Dodge is bad, you've probably never worked on brands like Land Rover, Isuzu, Mitsubishi trucks, etc... I need a torch for almost every single Suspension nuts and bolts.
Dodge/chrysler is probably one of the easiest vehicle for repair and maintainence.

 

Not a whole lot of rust in Southern California.