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Bought new front rotors today and can't get the old ones off. I think theyre seized on the hub. any help with removing these old rotors would be helpful.
I sprayed some penetrating spray around the hub, but they are not budging??
Thanks
96 Zetec ATX
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98 Mystique LS v6 atx 163,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 163,000km
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You might want to try purchasing a Buffalo (no kidding!) brake drum puller. It is essentially three-pronged gear puller, is adjustable for many sizes & works well on rotor removal...my $.02 
Is the smoke alarm in your house also known as the dinner bell?
'99 Zetec VCT Daily Driver
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If you read that link, I'd just like to let you know I haven't had any bad side effects after going nutter on the front rotors with a sledge hammer.
Everything track straight and true.
98 GL sport (V6 MTX)
The Durable Duratec? - (DMD, Metal impeller WaterPump, Synth & Stinky in the tranny)
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When "the bigger hammer" doesn't work, here is what I did on a 10 year old Escort.
Drilled lots of 1/4" holes all the way around near the "step" in the rotor. Using biggest hammer available, break off outer ring of router. Now you can fit a gear puller on what is left of the rotor. Add Liquid Wrench and crank ! Scary when that thing pops !!
A Tip for all of you "do it yourself" guys. When doing brakes, place a garbage can lid under the rotor/drum before you start pounding and squirting oil. Makes clean up a breeze !!
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CEG'ers thanks for the input, was funny but my neighbor came over with a huge sledge hammer, hit the old rusty rotor about 15 times and it came flying off.. New rotors installed and not only look good but I have my old Contour brake feel back. Really was pretty easy job overall, also repainted my calipers while I had the old rotors off..
96 Contour Zetec ATX
Mods so far:
Tinted Windows
Custom Fogs (on with parking)
Front End Hood Bra
16" Aluminum Alloy's
Aluminum Mesh Grill
Pre-98 Side Skirts
Instrument Cluster with Tach (From 96 SE)
Door Handle Lights (original Green)
98 + Rear Door sail panels w/Contour Emblem
Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil
Motorcraft Double Platinum Plugs
*Future Mods*
KKM
Strut Brace
Sachs Super Gas Struts
Bat Sport Springs
Sunroof
98 + Rear Deck Lid W/Factory Spoiler w/LED Brake Light
Mondeo Side Marker Lights (Original Amber)
Mondeo Roof Center Mounted Antenna
** Photos Coming Soon!
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