Brake rotor seized

[mtotguy]

Last night I decided to install the 2015 rotor on my 2014 but found that the old disk is seized onto the shaft. I can't get any of my wheel pullers in there. I tried to tap a wedge behind the rotor but no joy. I put a little heat on it nothing worked. Any suggestions?

 

[TD Max]

I believe from what I have read, the splines "smear" from rattling around.

 

[Yamadog]

did you try heat?

 

[mtotguy]

did you try heat?

Yep. But only with MAP gas. I'm afraid to get it too hot. There's a bearing and a seal right there.

 

[MrSled]

I believe from what I have read, the splines "smear" from rattling around.

I think the proper term is "galling"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galling

 

[sk-rx1]

Another term might be "poor design"

 

[NOS-PRO]

Just a question as it could have been missed.....but did you remove the little split ring that holds it on?

Using a wood block or lead soft blow hammer, tap inward, spray with penetrant.....

 

[mtotguy]

Yep. Removed the split ring. I have some Kroil on it now.

 

[MrSled]

Another term might be "poor design"

Or even better "VIP" ... my favorite term...LOL

 

[mtotguy]

Since I have the extended warranty due to my early buy my dealer warrantied it. I put a good coating of anti-seize on the splines of the new disk before I gave it to him.