How do you take the front rotors off on a 4x4??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kickinasphalt · 07-07-2004, 03:24 PM

I'm new to front solid axle 4x4's and was wondering what is involved to replace rotors? It appears its all part of the hub assembly.

**CUSTOM/10** · 07-07-2004, 04:14 PM

The rotors are held onto the hub by the wheel studs. If you have a press use that, if not you can pound them out with a brass hammer. Once the studs are all out the rotor & hub should seperate. It may take a few taps with a hammer, but they should come off. If your replacing the rotors, make sure both mating surfaces are clean & smooth, put the studs in and tighten them up evenly. This will pull the new rotors onto the hub . If the rotor don't run true you may have to have them turned.

LONGHAIR · 07-07-2004, 09:14 PM

I wouldn't trust "pulling" them in with the lug nuts. Press/drive them in with the same procedure used to remove them. You will put undue strain on the threads by trying to pull them in.

07-07-2004, 03:24 PM	#1
kickinasphalt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: North Dakota Posts: 351	How do you take the front rotors off on a 4x4??? I'm new to front solid axle 4x4's and was wondering what is involved to replace rotors? It appears its all part of the hub assembly. __________________ 1972 K-10 Longbox,6" lift w/35's/350/SM465/NP205/3.73 1972 C-10 Longbox,350/350 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP FOR SALE: 1971 K-10 Longbox,350/SM465/NP205

07-07-2004, 04:14 PM	#2
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	The rotors are held onto the hub by the wheel studs. If you have a press use that, if not you can pound them out with a brass hammer. Once the studs are all out the rotor & hub should seperate. It may take a few taps with a hammer, but they should come off. If your replacing the rotors, make sure both mating surfaces are clean & smooth, put the studs in and tighten them up evenly. This will pull the new rotors onto the hub . If the rotor don't run true you may have to have them turned.

07-07-2004, 09:14 PM	#3
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	I wouldn't trust "pulling" them in with the lug nuts. Press/drive them in with the same procedure used to remove them. You will put undue strain on the threads by trying to pull them in.



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