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Hi. I have a 2004 base Vibe and just purchased a set of drilled and slotted rotors with some EBC RedStuff pads. I was trying to remove the rotors and after banging on them repeatedly and taking the torch to them and banging some more I still couldn't remove them. It really does look like the hub and the rotor are one piece, I can't see a seam between the two and I was just wondering if anyone had seen an application where it was the same piece. I do have the repair manual and it shows it as two different pieces but maybe it is a pressed fit or something? Or if I have to take off the locking nut and remove the rotor/hub assembly how would I install the new ones? Is there some adapter plate you can buy?

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Quote, originally posted by special_ops9 »Hi. I have a 2004 base Vibe and just purchased a set of drilled and slotted rotors with some EBC RedStuff pads. I was trying to remove the rotors and after banging on them repeatedly and taking the torch to them and banging some more I still couldn't remove them. It really does look like the hub and the rotor are one piece, I can't see a seam between the two and I was just wondering if anyone had seen an application where it was the same piece. I do have the repair manual and it shows it as two different pieces but maybe it is a pressed fit or something? Or if I have to take off the locking nut and remove the rotor/hub assembly how would I install the new ones? Is there some adapter plate you can buy?No, they really come off, trust me. They are probably rusted on good enough to make it look like one solid piece - it isn't!See here for past experiences:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=21712

I just changed my front rotors any they required considerable hammering. My uncle had to bust out the air tools.

using the hammer or rubber mallet if you dont wanna hurt your rotors is the best way to go as ajflan mentioned..guys at work hammer at cars all day cuz they rust up pretty quickly

Quote, originally posted by special_ops9 »Hi. I have a 2004 base Vibe and just purchased a set of drilled and slotted rotors with some EBC RedStuff pads. I was trying to remove the rotors and after banging on them repeatedly and taking the torch to them and banging some more I still couldn't remove them. It really does look like the hub and the rotor are one piece, I can't see a seam between the two and I was just wondering if anyone had seen an application where it was the same piece. I do have the repair manual and it shows it as two different pieces but maybe it is a pressed fit or something? Or if I have to take off the locking nut and remove the rotor/hub assembly how would I install the new ones? Is there some adapter plate you can buy?Since you're replacing the rotors with new ones, I would soak the rotors with PB Blaster. Try to aim the stuff around the hubs. Then take a hammer and whack the crap out that rotor. If it still doesn't come off, soak it some more with PB Blaster and get a BIGGER HAMMER. It will eventually come off. Like the rest of us said, "Trust Us"!

and one thing..when you put the new rotors on..put some grease or something so they wont rust up as fast..or at all..and it'll come off alot easier in the future...not sure exactly what you'd use for this

Quote, originally posted by RedFire2K »and one thing..when you put the new rotors on..put some grease or something so they wont rust up as fast..or at all..and it'll come off alot easier in the future...not sure exactly what you'd use for thisGood Point. I would clean as much of the rust off the hub as possible and then use some Anti-Seize Lubricant where the rotor comes in contact with the hub. This will make your life a little easier the NEXT time you attempt to remove the rotor.

Alright thanks every one but I just got this in my inbox:Hello Christopher, unfortunately we have canceled your order. This item is on backorder for an extended period of time. No Charge has or will occur. At this time we do not have an estimated time frame for when this will be available. Once this item is available a sales associate will contact you and let you know. We Realize this may be an inconvenience and we do apologize. Thank you Christopher, for your understanding and patronage regarding my pads so now I guess i have to find a new site to buy them from and wait some more for them to get here I don't see much point in trying to get the rotors off till I have the pads though