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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 8:29 PM
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Hey all, I am replacing the pads and rotors on my '06 3500 Express van and am having trouble pulling the front rotors off. I am just wondering if they are attached at all like the older ones, or if they just are rusty and need some persuasion?

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 8:43 PM
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checkfor one or two screws on the rotors. if there is, they might be stubborn to get off. if no screw, they might just need a little persuasion.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 8:57 PM
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Thanks, I didn't see any screw heads, but there are two threaded holes for bolts to force it off. I just wanted to make sure before I tried them, that it isn't bolted on somewhere. I thought the older van's rotors were attached to the bearings? I tried some persuasion already, but they didn't seem to even flinch, also leading me to believe they were attached somehow.

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 9:01 PM
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you are correct about the threaded holes. use a couple of bolts in them holes to push it off. pb blaster/wd 40. tighten bolts evenly.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 9:04 PM
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Thanks, I will have to see if I have the right size bolts and give it a go. I will keep soaking them too.

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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Just an update, I did end up getting them off, I stumbled upon this video and this method worked very well for me. Just thought it might come in handy for someone else.

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