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How do you remove front rotors on a 2007 subaru legacy

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Remove wheel, Brake caliper then the Brake caliper support bracket. Then Rotor slides right off of Wheel studs. Remember to support vehicle properly, and to make sure brake calipers are fully compressed before removing. After caliper is removed try try to support it out of the way. Then on the bake of the brake caliper support bracket there are 2 bolts. Remove them and the rotor will have room to be removed from drive axle hub. Hope this helps and have a great day.

  • Anonymous Jun 29, 2013

    Respectfully disagree with the need to remove the caliper suport bracket. There are two holes on the caliper with M8x1.25 threads to be used with "jacking bolts" Use bolts in those holes to press the rotor off of the hub. Use plenty of penetrating oil on the threads as they will be rusty. Work the bolts in and out patiently. When you hear the "pop" you should be able to pull the rotor off by hand. Do not remove the caliper support bracket- to do so would turn this novice-level job into something too difficult for most driveway-weekend mechanics.

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