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[4th Gen : 01-07]: A quick ?? on 2002 Caravan Frt rotors

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Old May 7, 2015 | 12:10 PM
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Hi everyone;
I have looked but can not find a direct answer to this...
How do you remove the driver side front rotor? I removed the caliber and bracket. I see nothing else holding it but it is solid when I try to tap it off.
Any ideas ?
 
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Old May 7, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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If nothing else is holding it, it is siezed to the hub. Need a BFH.
 
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Old May 7, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Yup. Only thing holding it on was the wheel and lug nuts. If you're to the point you're considering C4 explosives try this first:
 

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Old May 7, 2015 | 07:10 PM
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Thanks for the info. I was gonna use the BFH before I posted but just the way it sounded when I tapped it, well, I never had one sound that way that was not attached somehow, lol. I used a BFH, wisely, but will use the above tech in the video next time. I've never liked using a BFH if I don't have to.
Again, Thanks.

 
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Old May 11, 2015 | 07:34 AM
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I've used a method very similar to the video to get my rotors off. My only piece of advice is before doing this you should hand screw a couple of the lugnuts about halfway. I'm always paranoid I'm going to overdo something and the last thing you need is the rotor completely popping off the studs and landing on your foot or other body part. Not very likely to happen but it's an easy enough failsafe.

Also if you use this method you should replace the rotor. From personal experience if the rotor is REALLY stuck the bolt will make an impression in the rotor surface that might not come out with turning.
 

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