Elantra's are notorious for difficult rotors. I've yet to play with them, but if you can't get it off - have someone with the proper tools remove the rotor. I guess they rust to the hub and require a fair deal of power to remove them. You might be able to get the screws out, but I don't think I'll do you too much good. However, if you want to try you'll probably need a an impact driver.
All I needed to do was remove the caliper, two screws and apply a little heat around the hub and knock it off with a rubber mallet.
I have a 1998 Hyundai Elantra and had the rotors replaced, you will have to have a shop to do it because they have to be pressed off and then back on again with a specialized machine or tool. Of course unless you have that tool you can do it yourself. Good luck.
how do you remove the rotors? Removing the front rotors was no problem on my 2005 Hyundai Elantra. The Elantra has two recessed Phillips screws holding each rotor to the hub. Spray the screws with PB penetrating fluid (available at most auto parts stores) and let soak as directed. Then use a hand impact tool (available at most hardware or tool stores) and hammer to break the screws loose without stripping the Phillips slot. The impact tool has a Phillips screw driver bit on the end of a hand held metal shaft. With the bit in the screw and the tool set to counterclockwise direction, smack the end of the impact tool a time or two with a hammer. The impact will break the screw free. Then remove both screws with a screw driver. After removing the screws, the rotors came right off.
Remove wheel (vehicle properly supported) remove and compress caliper remove caliper mounting bracket there may be screws holding rotor to hub- DO NOT strip them, remove them You may need to use sledge hammer to hit front of rotor (don't hit lug nut studs) to get it loosened from hub remove and replace with new part (change pads too) Re-install parts in reverse order (with new pads) Don't overtighten an bolts
Remove wheel. Remove Brake assy. Remove two screws on rotor. Remove Rotor. Replace Rotor. Tighten Screws. Reinstall Brake assy. Reinstall wheel.
Remove the distributor cap. Do not remove the plug wires. Pull the rotor off or remove the screws that hold it on, it that applies, and revese the process with a new rotor.
Take it to the dealer... :) Seriously. I had a 1998 elantra, and I believe up until 1999 they used what are called "captive" rotors. Basically meaning you have to disassemble the hub in order to remove the rotor. It's a royal PITA and I would highly recommend it not be attempted without thorough instructions.
Remove 2 small torx screws
There should be 2 screws on the front of the rotor, remove those and the rotor should come right off....you also have to take off the caliper bracket.
Remove front wheel, remove caliper from hub, remove small counter sunk screws from rotor then knock off. rebuild in reverse. Hope this helps
Loosen the screws on the cap and there is a single screw holding the rotor to the shaft
you need a slide hammer since the rotor is attached to the hub, which is pressed into the wheel bearing. I don't recommend even thinking about trying this! Even if you do get the hub out of the bearing, you will probably damage the wheel bearing when you try to put it back in. I have a 98 Elantra, and please take my advice. GET RID OF IT!!!