I am replacing the entire brake system on our 1988 245 and have almost everything done. (I've replaced everything from the master cylinder and booster out). Everything was a joy to work on, and I've enjoyed every minute. Until this morning.

The passenger front brake rotor is rusted solid onto the hub, and with all the delicate prying and cursing, I can't get the thing off. Any ideas (I'm leaning toward remove entire hub and front corner suspension, I'm sure it would be easier than trying to free this piece of steel.

It's been marinating in Liquid Wrench, in the hopes that whatever is jamming it in place will eventually give up.

I'm almost done with the project, and I'd love to see get this tomorrow morning, then take the wagon out for a run to celebrate the hard work.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Chris

 

Did you remove the locating pin and small nut opposite it (both 10mm) from the hub?

 

If you have the screw out then just bang on the rotor hard. Hit it mostly on the edges of the rotor and it should come loose.