Yes, Brent, you are correct in how the assembly is built. The rotor is
attached to the _back side_ of the hub, meaning a much more complicated job.
So much so that I will be taking the car to our local mechanic on Monday.

Thanks for the input!

Craig

"Brent P" > wrote in message
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> In article >, Williams wrote:
>> Need some help here. I'm trying to remove the front brake rotor from an
>> 87
>> Mazda 626 (pulsing brakes - probably a warped rotor). With the wheel and
>> brake caliper off, there is nothing that appears to hold the rotor on.
>> But
>> banging on the rotor and a reasonable amount of force with a puller,
>> along
>> with liberal doses of WD-40, have not budged it.
>>
>> Is it possible that I have to remove the front hub to get the rotor off?
>
> It's a bit of work. You have to remove the entire assembly of the
> hub,knuckle,etc from the car. Then press the hub out of the knuckle.
> Now with access to backside of the hub and rotor, you can remove the 4
> bolts that hold the rotor to the hub.
>
> If you want more detailed instructions email me, and I'll see if I can
> scan the revelant pages from the '86 factory manual.
>
>