How to remove siezed brake rotor

[AllyBassman]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice, I'm in the process of changing my pads and rotors on a BMW E90,

Fronts were fine, but I got stuck on trying to remove the rear passenger side disc. I think it's seized onto the hub. I did think it has the handbrake at first, but I am able to spin the rotor freely so i can only think that it's siezed on as it will not move at all even with some 'gentle' help from a hammer.

I'm a newbie DIY'er so be kind! I really would like to avoid taking it to the proffessionals and admitting defeat!

Cheers,

[AllyBassman]

Thanks for all of the replies,

yes, the 6mm retaining screw was removed. I did back off the handbrake off also. Even with the hardest of hits I could muster was my rubber mallet, it's not moving at all. Must be properly stuck on! Car is coming up to 7 y/o and the discs are still the originals.

[AllyBassman]

haha! the good ol' rubber mallet worked fine for the fronts, I guess I'll need to get myself a big ol' hammer and try again!

[AllyBassman]

Thanks all,

will get a bigger hammer and try again!

[AllyBassman]

Well I got it off in the end.. I ended up getting some M10 bolts, nuts and washers, thread one through each caliper carrier bolt hole and tightened them up a little at a time. The sustained pressure of the bolt on the back of the rotor 'popped' it right off.

When Medieval doesn't work, go Victorian!

Edited by AllyBassman on Monday 19th February 11:12