Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Removing

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-- Remove the brake carrier. Refer to BRAKE CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the brake rotor by hand. Do not use any tools.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI

Do not drop the brake rotor.
Do not loosen the brake rotor from the hub by prying.
Do not remove the brake rotor from the hub with a hammer.
If the connection cannot be separated, use rust remover.

If the brake rotor is seized, do the following:

-- Install two M8 bolts -arrows- all the way into the threaded holes of the brake rotor.

-- Tighten the bolts ¹ /₂ turn farther alternating from side to side to loosen the brake rotor from the wheel hub.