Help stuck rotor. Been hammering for hours

[Diego0123005]

I just started doing the brakes on my truck and can't loosen the rotor. I've been hammering everywhere. 97 C1500.

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[Hipster]

One piece hub rotor, you'll never hammer it off.

 

[Diego0123005]

One piece hub rotor, you'll never hammer it off.

And what does this mean

 

[Fuzzy]

Your wheel bearings are contained within the rotor, you have to take the spindle nut off to remove the rotor.

 

[Diego0123005]

Your wheel bearings are contained within the rotor, you have to take the spindle nut off to remove the rotor.

What's the size socket I need to use?

 

[Hipster]

And what does this mean

Pull cotter pin, turn nut counterclockwise pull the whole works. Good time to pull and replace the seal and repack/inspect the inboard bearing.

 

[89RCLB]

While you're at the parts store pick up a repair manual for your truck. It most likely will contain instructions on performing this job. Google is your friend as well. You'll need to know how to put it back together correctly!

 

[Biggershaft96]

Probably 32 34 or 36mm if i had to guess.

 

[Bob L]

Channel lock pliers are the most popular tool for spindle nuts. They shouldn't be real tight before or after. Lots on you tube about wheel bearings mostly under trailer service same procedure. Tighten enough so there is no side play but not enough to make them drag. After assembling go for a couple miles and check the hub for excessive heat.

 

[cookseyb]

When you get the nut, washer and cotterpin out remove the front bearing, put the NUT only back on a few threads, pull the hub toward you and let it drop down, quickly pul it off and the rear bearing and seal will be hanging on the nut. If the seal is still good you can re use it.