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2002 vdp front rotors stuck on!

Old Apr 14, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Default 2002 vdp front rotors stuck on!

hey guys how in the hellllll do you get off these old rusty rotors. is there a secret to this or do i need to bite the bullet and take it to my mechanic to get my new rotors on.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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Loosen off the wheel nuts a turn or so, drive it forward a few feet, then stomp on the brakes hard.

If that fails, it's hammer time....
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:13 AM
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oh boy this sounds fun lol
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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Use a hammer and tap every 6 inches around... it'll come off. I posted a pictorial on how to do all this a while back.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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finally got them off....hammer time it was! literally beat them half to death, but finally they gave in...and then i added some never seaze so this never happens again! thanks guys...150.00 for drilled and slotted front rotors with pads and what an improvement on my 02 VDP
 
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