Help! I have a '99 F150 4x4 w/rear rotors(5 stud). I'm replacing the rear brakes pads and rotors, but can't get the rotor off, because it is hung up on the parking brake pads. Seems like the rotor has a ridge that cannot get over the parking brake drum pads. I tried turning the parking brake adjustment (in slot) as much as possible, but no luck! I beat the heck out of the rotor with a mallot, hammer, and tried a clamp with no luck also! Is there a trick to get this off? Help! Please! Thanks.

 

squirt some wd40 around the center hub seam. then use a heavy duty wheel/gear puller to get the rotor off clean

keep your face away from the action..in case it pops off suddenly