I am trying to remove the rear brake rotors on my 1984 300SD. It doesn't look like they have ever been off. I was under the impression that if I removed the rear caliper, the rotor would slide off the hub. Is this correct? I'm getting ready to find the BFH - just wanted to make sure there wasn't a set screw that was hiding from me.

Thanks.

P.S - I backed the parking brake all the way off.

Their is a set screw on the "hat" section of the rotor. It should be facing you if you are sitting on the ground looking at the rotor. You will need a little allen wrench to remove it.
Here is a picture:

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I see that on mine, except the screw doesn't have a head. No slot, no hex, no star, it's just completly flat.

Hmm strange. Well thats it it needs to come out, if you want to remove the disc.

Maybe it is rusted badly and the head is filled in?

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2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I guess we'll find out shortly. I'm replacing the rotors, so I'll just drill it out.

Thanks for your help.

I've removed many mangled bolts by using a center punch, punching around the edge in the right (left) direction.

I just did the rear brakes on my daughter's 1983 300SD and there were no set screws. There is a locating pin, and the rotors came right off. Make sure the emergency brake is off.

James