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05-01-2006, 10:24 AM
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Location: Pontiac, MI
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Stupid Brake Question
 I've replaced the pads and rotors on my other cars in the past, but for some reason I'm having a rough time with the front rotors/hubs on my 4wd blazer. The calipers came off fine and I took off the hub cover, but I'm not sure if the rotor and grease/dust cover are just supposed to hammer off or if I have to take out some inner components of the locking hub to remove them? I stared at it and thought I could figure it out, but figured I'd save myself some time and just ask the experts.Thanks! |
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05-01-2006, 12:34 PM
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Re: Stupid Brake Question
You've got to take it all apart to get the rotor off as far as I know.
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05-01-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: Stupid Brake Question
The hubs are part of the rotors. Get a Hines book on 69+ blazers. It has step-by-step instructions on removing the hubs and rotors. There is a special socket you will need too. At first, Schuck's said I needed to rent it the tool, so I did. Once to remove it, again to install it (had to take the rotors to be turned. Only one shop in the area would do it and they required a whole day). I found the tool at the NAPA for $6 (the same as the rental price at Schucks). Moral, the counter guy at Schucks is a Scmuck!
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05-01-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: Stupid Brake Question
Right at the front you have a snap ring that releases some of the parts then you have 2 rings that require a special socket. Not hard but if you have never done it get a board and lay it out just as you take it off so you can get it back in correct order
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05-02-2006, 10:44 AM
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Location: Pontiac, MI
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Re: Stupid Brake Question
Picked up the manual and the special socket at Autozone. I didn't see that large snap ring at the end, got that off and it was simple from there. Thanks for the help as always!!
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