06 Rotor removal

[Alex_Clarke]

I'm planning on removing my Rotors and replacing them with Duralast replacements and before I get everything taken apart I was wondering if there are any special tools needed to remove them? any tips or tricks help. thanks

[PTNoob01695]

Its simple just get a 13mm(i think) socket and remove caliper

[Alex_Clarke]

well I've tried to remove the rotors before although they didn't want to come off. I need to know if there is a pin somewhere or a retaining clip or something that needs remove first or if my rotors are just rusted on.

[quicksilverdon]

I think it's 18MM.
Often the rotors rust on. Whack them with a rubber mallet...

[PTNoob01695]

yeh its 18mm the other nuts on the caliper is 13mm. there was a small clip over one of the 5 bolts you put the type on thats it

[Alex_Clarke]

there is a retaining clip on one of the lug nuts? how do i remove it? thanks for the help btw

[PTNoob01695]

i just used a flat screwdriver to ply it off. i doubt that really does a lot anyway. i only have one now i snapped the other off

[GLH08]

the clip is on there to hold the caliper on while on the assembly line. That's all it's for. If you lose them it's no big deal and in some cases if you put aftermarket wheels on and feel a vibration afterwards take that retaining clip off and most times the vibration disappears. The stock wheels if you look on the back have an indentation that the clip fits into and most aftermarket wheels are just machined flat.

[Alex_Clarke]

okay thanks a lot. Its raining today. So im gonna clean out the garage and get to work. all my woodworking tools are in there (table saw, bandsaw etc. )
But i sure will be glad to have new rotors. the old ones are crap.