You must remove the brake caliper and the brakes next the bracket that was holding the caliper must be removed there are two big bolts holding it on once that is removed use a hammer and tap the rotor off when you replace the rotor use never seize and the two big bolts shood be lock tight you can pick up never seize and lock tight ( blue) hope this helps good luck
I can't figure out how to get the caliper bracket off. I took off the caliper and removed two bolts on the bracket. Seems like it's all connected to other stuff.
SOURCE: rear roters won't come off like front did.
If I am correct, the parking brake is part of this rotor also. The inside of the rotor is shaped like a drum brake hub, so the parking brake shoes can expand, and push against the drum shape. (Just like a Corvette)
You may want to adjust the parking brake shoes in, for easier removal.
To do this, there is an adjustment hole knockout panel, or access plug you remove.
(Adjustment Hole Knockout Panel. Fancy name for an oblong piece of metal, that has been cut into the brake backing plate, but not cut all the way through. You take a punch, and hammer, and hit the side end of this 'Knockout Panel'. When it twists, grab the end with a pair of vise grips, work it back and forth, and it will break out. You will then need to buy the rubbery access plugs to fill this hole)
With the adjustment hole open you will see a star wheel. Just like on drum brakes. Use a brake spoon. (Brake adjustment wrench) You'll have to experiment, with which way to turn this star wheel, to slack the parking brake shoes away, from the drum shape in the rotor. One side should be left handed thread, the other side is right handed thread.
Still won't budge? More penetrating oil, (WD-40 is NO GOOD for this!), and use a rubber mallet, or similar type hammer from the inside of the vehicle, hitting out.
(Jack Stands, Wheel Chocks, Eye Protection! Have someone nearby watching, in case the vehicle starts to slip off, and can grab you, or at least warn you. Thank you for letting me say this, I feel better!)
SOURCE: how to remove rear roters 2004 2500hd gmc 4x4
remove tire, remove caliper with 18mm wrench remove the rotor if it will not come off hit with rubber hammer
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