Seperating rotors

[johnnyb_s]

Seperating rotor from hub

The rotors off of my 78 front axle couldn't be turned, so they had to be replaced. I ordered new rotors from Advance Auto parts for $55 each and got them in the other day.

My question is how do I seperate the wheel stud/ bearing housing assembly (hub housing) from the actual rotor disc? I removed the 6 bolts from the inside of the rotor assembly, but it won't come apart. Is the housing for the inner wheel bearing pressed on? If so/not, how do I go about removing it? I belive the same procedure would be used to change out the wheel studs. Thanks.

 

[Yoda]

Sounds like 26 years worth of rust. PB blaster and a BFH usually work

 

[Landpimp]

if it has 6 bolts then there is nothing else holding it on. if it has 2 bolts and the 6 lugs, then the bolts AND the lugs must come out. Sounds like you got the 1st, so pound on them a bit

 

[zebrabeefj40]

A couple of pry bars between the rotor and the hub usually do it for me. It's a little easier if you clamp the rotor in a vise first so your not chasing the assembly around the bench or across the floor. Just don't hammer on the back of the hub without using a block of wood between the hammer and the hub. It beats up the seal surfaces. Ask me how I learned this... :whoops:

Good luck!
Nick Jennings

 

[cruiser_guy]

The ones I've seen are held on using the wheel studs. Press out the wheel studs and the rotor should come off, at least that's how my '82 BJ60 is. I'm 99% sure my kid's '76 FJ55 is the same way. There may be a couple of bolts holding it together as well (it's been a while).

 

[Yoda]

If you undid 6 bolts you have the earlier style rotors (that is all that holds them on)

If you only have 2 bolts, then you also have to press out the studs